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Killer Cul-de-sacs

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Posted on Jun 23 2010 by Daniel

It seems reasonable to seek a little solace in the suburbs – buy a home on a cul-de-sac, and you get reduced traffic and a more neighborly feel. But are all those dead-end streets harming our health?


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  Tags: cul-de-sac, health, transportation, walking Category: Design, Residential, Transportation

Four Factors of Comfort

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Posted on Jun 14 2010 by Daniel

When you’re trying to beat the heat, you’ve got to deal with more than just the temperature.


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  Tags: health, home comfort, humidity, radiant Category: Energy, Residential

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