Can Energy-Efficient Framing Handle High Winds?
Can Energy-Efficient Framing Handle High Winds? The release of a new draft specification for the EPA's Energy Star 2011 , guidelines for Energy Star qualified new homes program, has raised concerns among some energy raters and builders about whether advanced energy-efficient framing techniques required by the program are compatible with ... more
A Year After Ike, Scars and Controversy Remain
A Year After Ike, Scars and Controversy Remain Hurricane Ike, which struck the Texas coast one year ago September 13th, is barely a memory for most of the country. But for the worst-hit parts of Texas, the storm's impact is still felt, and recovery is just beginning. On the Bolivar ... more
New York City Mulls Risk of Rising Seas
New York City Mulls Risk of Rising Seas Melting of polar ice and glaciers from a warming climate could create a new risk of flooding for New York City in the coming century, scientists are warning. "New York has become an urban experiment in the ways that seaboard cities can ... more
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