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• HVAC considerations for cathedral ceilings in Climate Zone 3?

  Martin, Dana (and regular contributors) I'm refining details for new construction in CZ 3 that has a compact footprint and voluminous open first level, with cathedral ceiling, to enable superior…

• Interior storm window benefit?

  Hello all, I am respectfully calling upon the collective wisdom of Martin, Dana (et all) regarding any potential benefit of an "interior storm window insert". Climate zone 3, new construction,…

• Cost effectiveness of atrium to passively cool?

  I am narrowing my building plan design options for hot, humid Georgia climate. Because nature has deemed the emphasis be heavily placed on cooling here, I am hoping to obtain…

• Near zero / passive home builders in mid-west Georgia?

  I am ready to initiate process to design-build or retrofit to passive house standards in Muscogee county, GA or Lee county, AL. Having trouble locating experienced near zero / passive…