February 8th, 2010
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Mike recently wroteSpace-Age Tech Coming to a Building Near You: Aerogel as InsulationIt is true that it hasn’t been used much as conventional insulation in solid walls, but because it is translucent, it has been used a lot in applications where architects want natural light and a high level of insulation.KalwallputsCabot’s nanogelaerogel between two layers of fiberglass panels and gets R-20 out of a translucent wall, which is certa…Read the full story on TreeHugger
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February 3rd, 2010
Image credit:DigInfo NewsBack in January of last year, Mike wasn’t sure what to make ofthe Japanese machine that turns office paper into toilet roll, and commenters were equally conflicted. Now DigInfo News has put together a report on the machine, and we’re still not sure whether this is a good idea, or a very, very bad one. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
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November 3rd, 2009
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Historic homes require compromises
Two projects my company is currently working on involve a common problem: not enough insulation in the attic. Both homes are old; one dates from 1860, the other from 1705. In both cases we initially recommended insulating the rafter bays. In both cases, however, we were not able to get over homeowner biases against heating “storage spaces,” and instead opted for insulating the attic floor.
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October 27th, 2009
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Expand your living space into the outdoors
What is the greenest way to build a deck? Is it okay to use pressure-treated lumber? What is the best way to attach it to the house? What kind of decking is the most sustainable, and what is the best method for attaching the deck boards to the framing? Should the surfaces be finished? With what product? These are just some of the questions I hear about creating outdoor living space.
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