Energy Efficiency - Page 56 of 76

Bad Ducts = Bad Air
Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
An Easy Way To Build a Well-Insulated House
Builder Stephen Bonfiglioli describes how he builds an R-30 wall using strips of rigid foam insulation on the interior of the studs as a thermal break.
Redefining Retirement
Architects Sarah Susanka and Tina Govan collaborate on a one-of-a-kind project that provides lessons in comfort, craft, and flexible living at all stages of life.
How it Works: Household Electricity
Electrician Cliff Popejoy explains the systems and components that bring power from it's source into and around your home.
Air-Sealing SIP Seams
Houses built with structural insulated panels require unique methods of air-sealing to ensure an airtight thermal envelope.
Katrin Klingenberg, Passive House Pioneer
This architect is leading the movement for affordable energy-efficient homes in the United States.
Installing High-Performance Windows in a Passive House
By far the weakest link in a Passive House, these imported windows must be installed perfectly.
Building Science for the Rest of Us
7 basic principles to make homes safe, durable, and energy efficient.
Insulating a Slab-On-Grade Foundation
Depending on your location, you may need rigid-foam insulation under and around the edges of the slab.
A House that Stays Cool Deep in the Heat of Texas
Insulation, air-sealing, and efficient mechanicals keep this house comfortable in the hot, humid weather.

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