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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.
How it Works: Grid-Tied PV Systems
Most photovoltaic (PV) systems are tied to the power grid, which means that any surplus is fed back into the grid, and any deficit is supplied by the grid.
What's the Difference: Energy-Efficient Mortgages
Conventional EEM, VA EEM, and FHA EEM
The Boat House
This distinctive four-bedroom oceanfront home was artfully designed by architects Anna and Chuck Dietsche. Having traveled the world, the Dietsches’ clients chose to build their vacation home on a dune-ridge…
The Passive House Build, Part 4: Framing for Efficiency
Double-stud walls and trusses create the ideal shell for an economical and efficient building.
Housing is Back. Is it Better?
Here’s how the tough lessons of the collapse made us more-responsible builders.

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