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Straight Green
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Chris Dixon reports on green-related themes, code updates, innovations and products within the trades.

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rainscreens

How Much Rain Does a Rainscreen Screen? (Part 2)

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April 1, 2016
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In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.
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How Much Rain does a Rainscreen Screen?

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March 1, 2016
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Don’t be fooled, a rainscreen is much more than a cladding system that works well under wet conditions.
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green construction

Cost-Effective, Energy Efficient Concrete Sandwich Panels

Going old-school with energy efficient solutions to fix thermal insulation problems.
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Chris Dixon
February 4, 2016
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The energy saving contributions of thermal mass are well known but not always implemented in an ideal way.
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Green energy

Coal: Not the New Black

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Chris Dixon
January 7, 2016
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Is there a future for coal fired power?
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global warming

Climate Change

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Chris Dixon
December 1, 2015
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In December of this year, more than 190 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate a global agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, laying the foundation to save the planet from what many believe will be a catastrophic and irreversible change in the Earth’s climate.
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exiting your business

Passive Houses Gain Momentum

A New Ultra Energy-Efficient Building Standard
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October 1, 2015
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Will passive houses gain more momentum in the U.S.?
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water heaters

Buying a New Water Heater

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Chris Dixon
September 1, 2015
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Hot water—practically for free.
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green

Farming with Shipping Containers

Crops in a Box
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Chris Dixon
August 1, 2015
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Used shipping containers: the new farming frontier.
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Is LEED Just a Fad?

Green Building Certification
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July 1, 2015
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Trend, fad or crossing the chasm?
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Building Materials
Straight Green

Embodied Energy of Building Materials

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May 1, 2015
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Do embodied energies deserve greater attention now that buildings are becoming “greener”?
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