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๐Ÿก๐Ÿงชย The Build Science Behind Comfort and Health

Building science gives us the insights and tools to create comfortable and healthy living environments. Why it matters: We should no longer accept โ€œrules of thumbโ€ or the notion that โ€œweโ€™ve always done it that wayโ€ when it comes to the places we live. ๐Ÿ”ฌย Zoom in: Our comfort and our health rely on integrated systems.

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๐Ÿก๐Ÿงชย The Build Science Behind Durability

โ€œIf a building doesnโ€™t last, it doesnโ€™t matter.โ€ Why it matters: Designing and building homes that hold up to the challenges of Mother Nature IS the job of the architect and builder. ๐ŸฅŠย The bottom line: Water kills buildings. But using the right practices and materials can keep the water out. ๐Ÿ”ญย Zoom out: Have you ever

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โ˜Ž๏ธย Tales from the helpline: Solar nightmare

Jim and I talked for almost an hour as I was helping him understand what went wrong. For $165/month, Jimโ€™s solar is producing $23.40 worth of electricity. ๐Ÿ‘€ Why it maters: People having issues with their solar donโ€™t know where to turn. ๐Ÿ’ฃ Reality check: Unregulated salespeople can use smoke and mirrors and deceptive numbers

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๐Ÿก๐Ÿงชย Why Do We Build?

How would you answer this question: Why do we build? Read the intro to this series here. ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธย The big picture: Building has one primary objective: control. If we can control our buildings, we have created a predictable, conditioned space. ๐Ÿ”ญย Zoom out: Weโ€™ve been doing this since the advent of fire and our ancestorsโ€™ days of

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