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Ductless Mini-Splits and Their Kin: The Revolution in Variable-Refrigerant-Flow Air Conditioning

New heating and cooling technology arriving from Asian manufacturers is shaking up the world of mechanical systems, offering compelling value and efficiency in a variety of settings. Read full article...

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Certified Wood Credit in LEED Gets Makeover

After more than two years of work, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has proposed a major change for certified wood in its LEED Rating System. Read full article...


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