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Hydronic Radiant Floor Heat

by Collin Cox, Radiant Heating, Inc.

All hydronic (water) radiant heating systems work by first heating water in a boiler, then circulating the heated water through a heat transfer device, such as wall radiators, radiant loops, or in-floor systems. Cooler water returns to the heat source,...

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Dive In With Denim Insulation

by Kylie Loynd, The Polishing Stone

When my husband entered the house he uttered one word, “fiberglass,” and headed straight for the shower. I knew Kurt must have spent the day in someone’s attic. Working with this type of insulation is his least favorite part of remodeling. He’ll be ra...

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House As A System

by By Bruce Sullivan, Earth Advantage, Inc.

How can your choice of a clothes washer affect the quality of air inside your house? Of all the decisions made during a residential construction project, this one seems trivial. However, in modern houses, individual elements are related in ways that y...

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The Impact of Reuse in the Construction Industry

by Dirk Wassink & Carrie Ferrence,Second Use Building Material

Greenbuild certification processes like Built Green™ and LEED™ reward projects that recycle large quantities of waste during demolition and construction. If proper arrangements are made, onsite recycling can be an easy task. Quantifying recycled was...

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Hydronic Radiant Floor Heat

by Collin Cox, Radiant Heating, Inc.

All hydronic (water) radiant heating systems work by first heating water in a boiler, then circulating the heated water through a heat transfer device, such as wall radiators, radiant loops, or in-floor systems. Cooler water returns to the heat source,...

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Choose Wisely

by the Swenson Say Fagét Green Team

Green design is not a new idea but it has become an increasing force in the building industry since the early nineties. As one of the leading proponents, Susan Maxman made sustainability and environmental design a primary goal when she became th...

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Earth Advantage®: Grown-up Green

by Built Green

Yesterday’s energy efficiency program matures into today’s sustainable building leader.

Today’s green home building industry has its roots in yesterday’s utility energy efficiency programs. Wise energy use is still a strong component of su...

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