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Home » Authors » Evelyn Long

Evelyn Long

Evelyn Long is a writer and editor focused on home building and construction. She is the co-founder of Renovated, a web magazine for the home industry.

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cool roofs

Cool Roofing Applications for Every Climate

Evelyn Long
October 14, 2021

Before examining the different advantages of cool roofs in various climates, individuals must evaluate the system as a whole.


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rainfall

Building Design Principles for Excess Rainfall

Evelyn Long
September 17, 2021

Climate change isn’t just making the planet warmer. It’s also impacting everything from weather patterns to sea levels, causing excessive rain, record-breaking storms, devastating wildfires, and everything in between.


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masonry

Modernizing Historic Masonry for Energy Efficiency

Evelyn Long
August 24, 2021
Companies can decrease their environmental impacts by increasing the energy efficiency of construction and building maintenance. Reducing surface and atmospheric pollution can help America reach its carbon neutrality goal.
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lean construction

Lean Construction Can Contribute to Sustainable Design

Evelyn Long
July 19, 2021
The eco-conscious movement recently swept through the nation, influencing various industries. Construction companies are adopting low-emission, energy-efficient practices, increasing their sustainability.
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energy audit

How Energy Audits Can Boost Commercial Building Performance

Evelyn Long
June 11, 2021
Commercial energy audits are an essential part of keeping buildings operating at peak performance. They are an evaluation of a structure’s efficiency, and a lot goes into performing one.
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green building

Which U.S. Cities Are Setting the Most Ambitious Green Building Policies?

Evelyn Long
May 19, 2021
Cities have had a longstanding association with pollution and environmental degradation. Government officials recognized their shortcomings and instilled sustainability back into these regions
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transportation

How Building Design Impacts Transportation

Evelyn Long
April 22, 2021
Companies can design their buildings to promote environmentally friendly transportation methods, lessening their contribution to ecological destruction.
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building wellness

How Building Designers Can Impact Health and Wellness

Evelyn Long
March 16, 2021
When designing a building, it is important for architects not only to keep in mind the safety of the overall structure, but also how it can affect people's overall health and wellness
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energy efficiency

How to Achieve Energy Efficiency in Colder Climates

Evelyn Long
February 24, 2021
It takes a combination of intentional design, building envelope maintenance and effective materials to minimize heat loss in commercial buildings
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retrofitting

Strategies for Retrofitting School Buildings for Sustainability

Evelyn Long
January 15, 2021
Many American schools are aging. Nearly 50% of U.S. schools date back to between 1950 and 1969. It’s not surprising that these buildings aren’t sustainable
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