Green Building

Reducing Heat Flow Through Windows

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 19:43 Written by GHV Editorial Tuesday, 01 September 2009 19:43

Windows are the weak link, thermally speaking, in most building envelopes. Modern windows are much better than old single-pane windows and store-fronts, but they still represent a compromise?we accept their mediocre thermal performance because we want the daylight, views, and ventilation they offer.

Builders Go Green with Energy Star Ratings

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 19:40 Written by Shawn Dell Joyce Tuesday, 01 September 2009 19:40

shawn_thumb Did you know that your home, not your car, is the largest contributor to global warming? Our houses and buildings use up 40 percent of our dwindling resources and generate 48 percent of our global greenhouse gases, according to internationally known architect Edward Mazria.