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Should I use an air source heat pump in a Passive House?
Posted by Iain cunningham
March 27, 2019
Heating and cooling
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How should I insulate basement Walls in climate zone 5?
Posted by Chad Johnson
March 25, 2019
Basements improvements
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What should I look for if I want to buy a slab on grade house?
Posted by terry northcott
March 25, 2019
Slab on Grade
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Was the Kenogami House Worth the Cost?
Posted by dean c
March 22, 2019
Planning and Design
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What is the Kenogami House heating system?
Posted by dean c
March 22, 2019
Passive solar home design
1 response
Can a solar thermal air system be coupled to an HRV for heating incoming fresh air?
Posted by Brian Billings
March 21, 2019
Solar thermal collectors
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Should I insulate my basement ceiling?
Posted by Nina Hartt
March 21, 2019
Basements improvements
1 response
What is your opinion on filling block foundations with concrete?
Posted by Nina Hartt
March 21, 2019
Foundation and basement improvements
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Can you recommend an HVAC contractor in Vancouver?
Posted by Jennifer Smith
March 18, 2019
HRV and ERV
1 response
Can you dual-wire a house, part AC and part DC?
Posted by Lee Watt
March 17, 2019
Solar photovoltaic
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Can I see details about the heating and domestic hot water systems of the Edelweiss house?
Posted by August Wehrmann
March 10, 2019
Heat pumps, geothermal and AC
3 responses
Should I test my home for radon gas?
Posted by Mary Anne S
March 5, 2019
Radon in Homes - Mitigation
4 responses
What is the best way to make a row house in Montreal Quebec more energy efficient?
Posted by Elizabeth Brown
Feb. 26, 2019
Wall assemblies - renovation
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Are Insulated Concrete Forms and Gigacrete panels good?
Posted by Dallin Sumpter
Feb. 21, 2019
Wall assemblies - new construction
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Basement reno - How do I effectively insulate my basement?
Posted by Steve J
Feb. 13, 2019
Foundation and basement improvements
2 responses
What is the right amount of insulation for a house?
Posted by Ryan Gerbrandt
Feb. 11, 2019
Passive solar home design
4 responses
How do I stop a leak from my attic?
Posted by Markus Duess
Feb. 11, 2019
Roof assemblies - renovation
1 response
Can you combine a natural swimming pool with a rainwater harvesting garden?
Posted by Kitty Bridgens
Feb. 7, 2019
Natural swimming pools and ponds
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