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March/April 2016

Cover:
EXPERT OPINION:
Building a Low Carbon House
Building a low carbon house at The Endeavour Centre, a not-forprofit sustainable building school in Peterborough, Ont. Photo by Chris Magwood.

KITCHEN AND BATH: Personalized Luxury
NKBA’s 2016 kitchen and bath trends focus on pampering people and their pets.

A SAFER SMART HOUSE: Reducing the Risk of EMFs
André Fauteux returns with Part II of his report on electromagnetic fields (EMF), and strategies for builders to reduce the risk.

Common cents construction:
Dollars and sense: Breaking down construction financing

BUILDING SCIENCE: Tiny Houses
The big question seems to be about where tiny houses fit in the regulatory context. Not surprisingly, there is a whole lot more to consider besides "how small we can build and still meet code?"

TOOL TALK: Teamwork & Learning Tools
This month could almost be called Teamwork Talk, as two of the entries are a result of just that. Even the rest of the line-up is a direct result of manufacturers trying to one-up the competition.

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