Saving Windows, Saving Money – a newly published report on energy performance of windows. The report analyzes do-it-yourself solutions such as window films and weather stripping to replacing older windows with new ones. [Read more]
Does Air Conditioning Make Architects Lazy?
How to live without air conditioning in a new house? New houses are not designed to be without air conditioning. If you don't understand how to live without air conditioning in a new house you are right - you really can't. According to the author of the article below, “Air Conditioning not only makes architects [...]
Replacement Window vs Old Window – Energy Analysis
A report has been produced comparing the Cumulative Energy Use of Historic Windows versus Contemporary Windows. [Read more]
Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings
The National Park Service – Department of Interior, provides a Technical Preservation Service. Writers working under contract with the federal government have assembled more than 40 booklets designed to help owners and developers of historic buildings recognize and resolve common preservation and repair problems. Preservation Brief #3 – Conserving Energy in Historic Buildings has […]