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Articles Tagged with ''residential building''

AIA Chicago “Small Projects” Awards

Architectural Artifacts Offers Opportunities for Designers and Homeowners to Engage With Architects and To Be Inspired.
April 15, 2015
Quality design matters, no matter the size of the project. At the Small Projects Awards party on Friday, May 1, AIA Chicago will recognize the year’s best architecture for small-scale residential and commercial projects.
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Superior Walls Brings Precast Concrete Foundations to Alberta

April 9, 2015
Following a successful launch in late 2014, Superior Walls Alberta has now completed more than three dozen precast concrete foundations for new construction projects throughout rural and metropolitan areas of Alberta.
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Residential Energy Retrofits Equal Big Energy Savings

Rachel Cluett
April 8, 2015
It's possible to save up to 50 percent in energy savings with deep energy retrofits in the home.
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ICFs in Construction

An Alternative Model of Building
John Wyatt
April 2, 2015
Insulated concrete forms continue their upward climb as a viable, energy efficient system for builders.
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Self-Adhered Weather Resistive Barrier

Offers Energy Efficiency and Seven Times Lower Air Leakage Rates.
March 18, 2015
Grace Construction Products, a leader in commercial and residential building materials, has developed the latest advancement in residential weather resistive barriers that offers premium protection to a home’s structural integrity, peace of mind during installation, and superior energy efficiency.
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The Smart Home: The Next Green Building Revolution

March 4, 2015
A smart home lets the homeowner reduce consumption by only using energy where and when it's most needed, saving money and the planet without affecting comfort.
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Chicago’s West Division Mixed Use Structure

February 26, 2015
It is not easy to find affordable apartment rentals in Chicago. It’s been quite a challenge just to get them built.
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Shingles Now Featuring Scotchgard Protector

February 24, 2015
For over 100 years, Sherriff-Goslin Co. has offered roofing shingles with unique designs for residential and commercial projects, as well as for barns and churches in the Midwest.
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Performance of a typical 2-ton air-source heat pump (ASHP) during the heating season.

Gauging the Seasonal Efficiency of Air-Source Heat Pumps

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Daniel Overbey
February 23, 2015
Recently, I was working on an energy model for a prospective net-zero energy housing prototype.
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Utilizing Spray Foam Insulation

Anthony Naimo
February 18, 2015
Usually the answer lies in their “story.”
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