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Daylighting
Here's an energy-saving idea that is as cheerful as it sounds: This approach to lighting a home is... more
 
Deconstruction
Not so fast with that wrecking ball, folks. A building that has outlived its usefulness doesn't... more
 
Deforestation
This destructive practice affects a lot more than the landscape. Deforestation refers to the... more
 
Demand water heater
Also called tankless water heater or instantaneous water heater. Hot water when you need it,... more
 
Dioxins
Some of the most unpleasant things are the hardest to get rid of. This tenacious family of... more
 
Disassembly
Disassembly embraces the idea that the whole is not necessarily greater than the sum of its parts.... more
 
Double-glazed window
Glazing is another word for window glass, and this type of window has two panes instead of one, for... more
 
Downcycling
Think of a photocopy of a photocopy of a photocopy. With every successive copy, the quality... more
 
Drip irrigation
Sure, sprinklers are a lot of fun on a hot day. But if you want to conserve water while giving... more
 
Drywall
If your home was built in the last 50 years or so, you're probably surrounded by the stuff. Give it... more
 

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