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Housing is Back. Is it Better?
Here’s how the tough lessons of the collapse made us more-responsible builders.
Cold-Climate Collaboration for an Energy-Smart Home
A Maine architect designs Michigan’s first certified Passive House to be rooted in tradition.
The Passive House Build, Part Three: Superinsulated Slab
If you aren’t insulating the edge, you’re only doing half the job.
A Practical Air-Sealing Sequence
If you aim to build a superinsulated airtight home and want to keep it affordable, your best bet is to use common materials and methods that don’t disrupt traditional work sequences very much.
Insulation for hot-water pipes
Q: Is there any data on how much heat loss occurs in pipes and what kind of payback there is for insulating them? Am I veering into crackpot territory, fretting over…
How to Air-Seal Mudsills
In this video, architect Steve Baczek demonstrates how to create an airtight connection between the framing and foundation, a critical component to a Passive House.
Blower-Door Testing Basics
Get ready: Airtightness requirements are part of the 2012 building and energy code.
Air-Sealed Mudsill Assembly
When building a home to Passive House standards, this is one of the first steps to create the necessary airtight building envelope.
A Small Addition Faces A Tougher Energy Code
Energy regs on airtightness, insulation, and mechanical systems mean big changes — even for small buildings.
Insulating Attic Stairs
The hatch or staircase leading up to an unfinished attic can be a big energy leak. Here are a few tips for sealing it up.

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