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Indoor-Air Quality and Ventilation for Homes in Hot-Humid Climates

Matt Risinger, Blogger | April 5th, 20131 comment

The weather in the Southern United States poses a unique challenge to the issues of ventilation and indoor-air quality. Here are my opinions and suggestions on how to address these issues if you are building or remodeling in the South.

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High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts: Mark LaLiberte Seminar Notes

Matt Risinger, Blogger | February 23rd, 20132 comments

Mark LaLiberte is an amazing building-science teacher. Read my blogging notes from his seminar titled "Building High-Performance Homes Dos & Don'ts," which I attended in Austin, Texas. Remember that this is focused on Texas construction, but there is plenty to learn here for anyone in the U.S.

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All concrete home, 3 stories ICF block construction

CelticCustoms, member | November 23rd, 2012

All ICF exterior walls, 3 stories! 10,000 heated sq. ft., six car garage, indoor shooting range! Custom wood windows with 12" jams, ZO6 glass. Hers rating of 52!

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Don't Miss the Excellence in Building Conference and EXPO

FHBdotcom, editor | August 6th, 2012

Mark your calendars — the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance will meet in Scottsdale, Arizona, on September 25-27

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Design & Daylight

Cathyschwabe, contributor | June 6th, 20122 comments

The first of a two-part introduction to a thematic blog on daylighting strategies used in residential design.

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Smart Design Advice for Hot & Humid Climates (i.e. The South)

Matt Risinger, Blogger | May 18th, 2012

Architect Peter Pfeiffer talks about how to utilize smart design for a house in a hot climate zone. His green building advice is practical and following his advice will result in a house that's well designed for the rigors of a hot climate. If you want a comfortable, efficient, durable house and you live in the South then this video will give you tons to think about.

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Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway

RYagid, senior editor | April 24th, 20121 comment

An architecture firm known for ecologically sensitive design creates an off-the-grid cabin in the woods of California

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The Professor's House

RYagid, senior editor | March 28th, 2012

A University of Oregon professor designed her family home to respect its steep, natural setting.

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Midwestern Modern

RYagid, senior editor | February 6th, 2012

An efficient, modern home sits lightly on its steeply sloping lot

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Green Jobs' Growing Share of Construction

FHB_Building_News, contributor | October 13th, 20111 comment

A McGraw-Hill Construction study indicates green jobs comprise about one third of the design-and-construction workforce

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Making a House Livable Trumps Energy Efficiency

ScottG, contributing writer | June 10th, 2011

A couple planning to build a high-performance house have come across some plans that interest them. They turn to the Q&A forum at GreenBuildingAdvisor to ask whether anyone can make suggestions for improving the design.

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Siting a House

JW_Mejia, Blogger | May 14th, 2011

Things to consider when you want to take advantage of the sun's free energy.

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Creating an Urban Oasis: A Green Live-Work Space Blooms on a Gritty City Lot

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 28th, 20114 comments

Recycled shipping containers, energy-scrimping details and a sophisticated design sense create a handsome urban compound in a transitional neighborhood.

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Pull out cabinet in full bath

Acorn3, member | January 24th, 2011

This was a 2nd Floor bathroom remodel ( 5' x 9' ) So space is a premium at best for storage. We came up with the idea of using a media full extension swivel pull out by...

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A Passive House in Rhode Island

RYagid, senior editor | January 24th, 20112 comments

An ultra-efficient home in Rhode Island offers inspration for the rest of us

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How to Live Comfortably Off the Grid

FHBdotcom, editor | January 6th, 20112 comments

A builder in British Columbia will soon be building an off-the-grid house for an island couple. Although the house will be heated primarily with wood, it will still need a backup system, and he looks for advice on the best approach.

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UPDATE: Winners Chosen in our 'Toward a Zero Energy Home' Book Givaway

FHBdotcom, editor | May 11th, 2010166 comments

Leave a comment here by 1pm, Tuesday, May 18, for a chance to win the book "Toward a Zero Energy Home", a complete guide to energy self-sufficiency at home.

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