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Hello, I have an 1850 house with a situation. I've attached a picture of the situation.Here are the details for the picture. The cause was a leak behind the gutter…

Recessed cans (also called pot lights) have given way to disc lights, some installation errors are causing problems

CZ 3A/4A (North GA area)2001 gut renoVapor drive is a subject I still don't have a full grasp on, so I'm looking for help in determining if this wall assembly…

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The EGEE group hosts informal interdisciplinary dinners on environmental topics. EGEE is organized by a group of graduate students in the Social Sciences and Humanities and is open to all! The next topic of discussion is *Technology can save the world. Discuss. Please RSVP to receive further instructions and we hope to see you May 7th, 6:30pm, location TBD at Harvard.

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Looking for some minisplit location feedback.  We're in Zone 5, so have many more heating days than cooling days.  We have a well insulated (including slab on grade fully insulated…

Hi all, I’m installing flangeless windows flush with exterior insulation. I’ll add a pre-assembled window trim with 3/4” extension to make up for the rain screen. How do I seal…

We are building a home in Redmond WA that will have a conditioned crawl space with a heavy duty plastic membrane on smoothed grade sealed  to the bottom of the…

Hello, I previously wrote asking general questions about window replacement LoE opinions for our passive solar home. We have made progress on researching your ideas and all the major window…

CZ 3A/4A2001 gut renoOur attic knee walls need an air barrier on the attic side of the insulation, and I'm looking for guidance in choosing the right material. We have…

I have noticed this for years and didn’t pay any attention to it but am going to be finishing basement now and wondering if I should replace this before doing…

For our new 1000 sq ft garage build, the HVAC contractor proposed using Mitsubishi MUZ-GS18NA/MSZ-GS18 units.  However, they ended up installing MUZ-HM18NA/MSZ-HM18NA instead.From what I can tell from the attached…

Environmental Fellow: 2025-2027
PhD, Economics, Paris School of Economics

Guglielmo Zappalà applies statistical and econometric methods grounded in economic theory to traditional and geo-spatial satellite data to better...

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I think I remember seeing someone selling an HRV unit that had the core and the box but no fans, so you can use it with your own fan setup. …

Environmental Fellow: 2025-2027
PhD, Environmental Science and Policy, University of Miami

Nkosi Muse utilizes a mixed methods approach to examine unique, humid heat hazards that threaten human health and productivity in urban areas, as well...

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Environmental Fellow: 2025-2027
PhD, Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, Princeton University

Cameron uses numerical models and theory to better understand the fundamental dynamics of Earth's atmosphere. ​
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Environmental Fellow: 2025-2027
PhD, Soil and Crop Science, Cornell University

Jiameng Lai is an environmental scientist who integrates plant physiology theories, land surface modeling, satellite remote sensing, and data...

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Environmental Fellow: 2025-2027
PhD, Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Karl M. Aspelund uses models grounded in economic theory, paired with spatial and administrative data, to design environmental policies that advance...

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The IBHS wants to make wildfire resiliency the building standard in vulnerable areas. This California community is a start.

For our new 1000 sq ft garage build, the HVAC contractor proposed using Mitsubishi MUZ-GS18NA/MSZ-GS18 units.  However, they ended up installing MUZ-HM18NA/MSZ-HM18NA.From what I can tell, the specified GS system…

Putiing AC duct in conditioned space using midified trusses. For the lining, I am thinking of using 7/16" OSB as the lining and sealing the joints with Prosoco FastFlash Joint…