The first of a two-part series, “A Greener Future”, from the LA Times, September 14, 2008: Innovations in designing green chemicals are emerging in nearly every U.S. industry, from plastics and pesticides to toys and nail polish. Some manufacturers of cosmetics, household cleaners and other consumer products are leading the charge, while others are lagging [...]
A greener home
September 19th, 2008 · No Comments
Category: Energy, Information · Energy, Renewable · Legislation and Policy · Recycling · Sustainable Living
An HRV System Overview
September 11th, 2008 · 6 Comments
BY: Ilya Benesch, Cold Climate Housing Research Center Energy Focus: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner September 11th, 2008, Section A3 Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) systems are a relative newcomer to the cold climate construction scene, yet have become almost indispensible in today’s super-insulated, air tight homes. They are also becoming an increasingly common element in the current [...]
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The HRV Myth
April 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment
BY: Thorsten Chlupp, REINA Properties Corporation an Energy Star & GREEN Builder Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 04/16/08 Section A3 One of the main goals in building a high energy efficient home in our extreme climate is to seal the inside of the home as tight as possible. This eliminates any heat loss through air leaks and [...]
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