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October 23, 2007
Time to start importing good ideas
When I first started to explore the world of residential building science, I was surprised to discover that Canada is really progressive.
From British Columbia to New Brunswick, Canadians seem to take their building envelopes very seriously.
And rightly so, they don't have Phoenix weather up there, do they, eh?
I was also pleased to see that many European cities are reducing carbon emissions ahead of schedule and that the city of Barcelona, Spain has required all new and renovated buildings to install solar panels to supply at least 60 percent of the energy needed to heat water.
Considering our considerable wealth and resources, if Canada and Spain can do it, why can't we?
The rain in Spain may stay mainly on the plains, but I sure would like the smart ideas to flow this way.
Is a "not invented here" attitude holding American homebuilders back?
Posted by Andrew Hunt at October 23, 2007 9:46 PM
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I agree with you. I'm not sure if other countries have smarter people in office than the US does or if they are just less self-serving. Everyone needs to try to make a difference, no matter how small. We vote with our wallets evey day. Those are the voices our decision makers hear.
Posted by: d.f.k. at October 31, 2007 8:31 AM
