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Newsflash: 40- and 60-watt incandescent bulbs are no more.The new LED replacements last much much longer.
Announcing Sarah Susanka's innovative new 2 bedroom 2 bath Not So Big Bungalow plan.
An innovative cottage plan by architect Nir Pearlson.
Touring the energy-efficient, light-filled house of husband-and-wife architectural team Buzz Yudell and Tina Beebe.
New technologies and products for conserving water at home.
Six key elements work together to make this house appealing: insulation for an R-50 SIP wall assembly and an R-60 foundation; triple-glazed windows; diligent air-sealing; minimized risk of thermal bridging; attention to indoor-air quality; and a super-insulated slab foundation that picks up heat during the day and releases it slowly at night.
Differing opinions about the need for a ridge vent from several builders.
Waste heat recovery is a possible way to achieve net zero at home. Jeff Wilson investigates a holistic approach.
Resource Guide for eco-friendly home building, from awnings and solar power to low VOC paints and water conservation.
How LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) work, why they are more efficient than traditional lighting, where to install them.
Four new off-the-grid cabin plans by Mark Iacocca.
Here are new twists on energy efficiency: eco-friendly demolition, and recycling construction materials as-you-build so there's no waste...
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