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Green Yesterday, Code Today Green Yesterday, Code Today Online Membership Required

Thanks to the green-building movement, energy efficiency is becoming a mainstay in the IRC and the IECC. But what does it mean to you?

A new Rocky Mountain high
A new Rocky Mountain high

Boulder County launches Build-Smart, a new residential building-code program

Every House Needs an Energy Audit
Every House Needs an Energy AuditOnline Membership Required

Inspecting a house for inefficiencies is the first step toward optimized comfort and minimized utility costs

Use of home-energy rating index grows
Use of home-energy rating index grows

HERS Index allows more latitude for recognizing reductions in energy consumption

Fixing our homes can help fix our country
Fixing our homes can help fix our country

An open letter to President Barack Obama

Mandate passive survivability in building codes
Mandate passive survivability in building codes

Passive survivability is a life-safety issue. How long could you live in your house without power or fuel?

Understanding Blower Door Tests
Video: Understanding Blower Door TestsOnline Membership Required

The most-important door in your house might just be a blower door

Understanding LEED-H Scorecards

Reports from three case studies outline what it takes to achieve LEED for Home's silver, gold, and platinum ratings

Making the Green-Building Dean's List

LEED for Homes is a new, comprehensive national certification program for green, energy-efficient homes. Builders who’ve tried it like it, but will it change the way houses are built?

Ensuring the Durability of Energy-Efficient HousesOnline Membership Required

Why are so many of today's homes plagued by rot, mildew and stale air, and what can we do about it?

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