How much energy is saved by turning down a thermostat even by 1 degree? Is there a statistic available?

— Gerry Jones Hudson, OH

Michael Holcomb

Answered by Michael Holcomb

Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (Headquarters)

February 8, 2012

How much energy is saved by turning down a thermostat even by 1 degree? Is there a statistic available?

— Gerry Jones Hudson, OH

Answered by Michael Holcomb on February 8, 2012

We are looking at carpet. I hear Smartstrand is a good choice. Would you concur?

— Nancy Spokane, WA

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 8, 2012

What installation method is recommended for strand bamboo? What are the pros/cons of each option?

— Tasha Pruess Somerset, NJ

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on February 8, 2012

What are the downsides of Advanced Framing Techniques in custom home construction?

— Michael Battaglia Dayton, OH

Answered by Polly Osborne, AIA, LEED AP on February 6, 2012

I cannot live in my house due to offgassing from paints and primer applied over a year ago.

— Bonnie Parker Tucson, AZ

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on February 6, 2012

Can you give me suggestions for the design and planting of a small area?

— Ann Muncie, IN

Answered by Cassy Aoyagi on February 2, 2012

What should I do about the OSB and plywood used under our toddler bed mattresses?

— Karen Missoula, MT

Answered by Erik Henry on February 2, 2012

We have a radiant floor in our kitchen. Will a bamboo floor work over the radiant heating system instead of the existing linoleum floor?

— Polly D Concord, NH

Answered by Joel Hirshberg on January 31, 2012

Do all "popcorn" ceilings contain asbestos? Our house was built in 2006 and we didn't know they were doing that.

— Cynthia Bloomfield, CT

Answered by David Willson on January 31, 2012

How can I reduce the formaldehyde released by the fiberglass insulation in the walls of my unfinished basement?

— Jesse Colbert, WA

Answered by David Willson on January 31, 2012

 

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