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Designing Energy Efficient New Homes for a Warm Climate

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Author(s)
EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
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EXtension Home Energy - Cooperative Extension
Description
Article from The Home Energy Community of Practice on designing energy efficient homes in hot climate zones, including home orientation, window location, and roof design considerations.

Grim Lessons from Tornado Alley

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Author(s)
Thompson Boyce
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Organization(s)
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
FEMA
Description
Website article touring areas hit hardest by tornadoes to see how they are building differently to protect against the next big twister.