Why Attic Insulation Often Fails To Meet Spec

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Many folks don't know that storing their stuff directly on attic insulation is a big energy-loser. Read more →

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‘Neptune Balls’ Can Keep Your House Warm At Night

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A seaweed known as 'Neptune grass' displays a variety of characteristics that make it of interest to the building trade Read more →

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Better Green Building Through Chemistry

This150x magnification of BASF's Styrodur insulation is an example of the advances the chemical industry has made on energy efficiency. Image via BASF/Flickr.

The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) released a report on the crucial contributions chemistry has made—and will continue to make—for the green building movement. Read more →

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Top 5 Home Winterization Tips For Energy Awareness Month

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In honor of October being National Energy Awareness Month, we decided to round up five of the best home winterization tips we could find! Read more →

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PUMA Breaks Out In Front With 100% Solar-Powered Store

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Puma proves that a large space doesn't have to mean a large carbon footprint Read more →

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New Insulation Hope For Older Homes

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CertainTeed has unveiled home insulation in the form of rails installed around the exposed slab edge or foundation wall said to offer yearly energy savings. Read more →

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Japan’s First Passive House Heated Largely by People, Appliances

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Japan's first certified Passive House makes use of a variety of techniques to achieve 75% less kWh per square foot than the average building. Read more →

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