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A Better Low-Flow Showerhead?

November 23, 2010

It’s been some time since we’ve spoken directly about low-flow showerheads and other plumbing fixtures. We recently suggested our favorite low-flow showerhead to a client, the Jet-Stream 1.5 gpm economy showerhead for trial in their home and some rental apartments to save on both their water bills and water heating bills. They not only tested [...]

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Final Pictures from the Philadelphia Passive House

December 18, 2009

The Philadelphia Passive House is about to pass into the possession of its new owners. We held two final tour sessions of the home yesterday which were very well attended. Thanks to all of you who came out. Between tour sessions I took some final pictures, and while I may be adding to these over [...]

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Price Reduced Bath Plumbing Fixtures in 100K House – Delta Arzo

November 26, 2008

In the comments of our recent post on the modern and affordable plumbing fixtures for the 100K House, I mentioned that we were looking at possible cost reductions.  Recently,”the Money” has gotten involved in helping us spec out our final finishes list. She made an executive decision after a substantial amount of research to switch [...]

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Modern & Affordable Plumbing Fixtures for 100K House Project

November 12, 2008

We have been talking about plumbing fixtures with the team for some time, but I finally got the time to post model numbers and images of what we’ve come up with so far. Orders have not been placed yet, so some may change, but for now we are looking at the set below: Modern & [...]

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