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Featured Articles
Water Conservation -- A Holistic Approach That Saves Water and Energy
- By Noreen Adler
- Published 05/29/2008
- Unrated
Depleting potable water supplies due to over-development, global warming, and industrial and agricultural pollution are leading to water shortages. In addition, wasted water in NYC flows into the already overtaxed sewer system. This article describes the many measures you can implement to conserve water when renovating your brownstone, and smaller scale, high impact changes that can be made without major renovations.
Insulation and the Building Envelope: Controlling Heat Loss and Gain
- By Staff Writer
- Published 05/21/2008
- Unrated
Save energy and lower your utility bills. Learn the basics of heat gain and loss, and how to prevent it.
Water Heating - Understanding Water-Saving and Energy-Saving Measures
- By Staff Writer
- Published 04/24/2008
- Unrated
Comprehensive overview of hot water heating energy efficiency and conservation measures, from working with your existing heater to designing and installing an entirely new plumbing and hot water system, including an analysis of solar and in-line, tankless hot water systems.
Start Here: The Decision Making Paradigm for Brownstone and Urban Row-house Green Renovation
- By Noreen Adler
- Published 04/22/2008
- Unrated
Discover a simple, universal analsyis that you can apply to all your renovation decisions for guidance on how to carry out a green renovation.
Upcoming Articles
- Green Building Guidelines Part II: Regreen and Brownstones
- Green Building Guidelines Part III: National Association of Home Builders Green Building Guidelines and Brownstones
- The Whole House Approach: Holistic Design for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
