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Design snapshot: Roof riddle
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a roof rake and eave intersection.
Tool-Test Preview: Compact Compressors
Do you have a compact compressor and an opinion? Then we want to hear from you!
Patrick’s Barn: Siding Is Just Around the Corner
With the insulation and felt paper in place, we hope to start siding soon.
Choosing the Best High Performance Wall System
Planning a house for a cold climate, a builder weighs the merits of double 2x4 stud walls vs. 2x6 walls with exterior rigid foam insulation.
Windows in Historic Homes: Repair or Replace?
Historic preservation rules may prohibit the replacement of single-pane windows that contribute to energy losses. Are these edicts reasonable, or do they represent the triumph of tradition over common sense?
Researching Retrofit Technology in the Northwest
Using two identical, side-by-side homes as their laboratory, DOE researchers aim to measure the effectiveness of a variety of energy efficiency improvements
Taking Aim at California’s Low-Carbon Target
As the state prepares to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80% below 1990 levels over the next 38 years, scientists predict a mostly electric future
Design snapshot: From fishing shacks to home
Architect Katie Hutchison shares a House Enthusiast "Design snapshot" of a home comprised of former fishing shacks.
The Microbial Home
Philips redefines “sustainable” design by developing products that turn your home into a functioning ecosystem
Russia’s First “Active House” Gets a Test Drive
A Danish solar-panel company teams up with a Russian developer to build a home designed to showcase net-zero-energy performance

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