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Our friends at buildingwell.org were kind enough to share some of their extensive knowledge with us, so today we're hoping to provide you with some helpful information on elevator options.

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This Friday we're focusing on transportation, from old-school walking to better planning. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by Dan, Nate, Sean and Lily.

With winter rapidly approaching it is once again time to think about how best to deal with those recurring and damaging ice dam problems.  Ice dams are a common issue for New England multifamily building owners due to the age of the New England building stock and the fact that we are in a cold climate.  Boston receives about 43 inches of snowfall annually, while Springfield receives 45.  That’s so much snow that, under the right set of circumstances, it could end up at the edge of your roof as a mountain of ice.

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This Friday we're focusing on technology--not just the newfangled stuff coming down the pike, but also interesting takes on existing products. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by Dan, Nate, Sean and Lily.

The biennial Solar Decathlon is in full-swing this week.  Teams from the US and four other countries are competing in ten categories to determine who has constructed the most energy efficient, cost-effective, and attractive house.  While energy efficiency is important, teams also compete in categories such as affordability and market appeal to demonstrate that their ideas could be readily incorporated into the marketplace.  Some of these contests are based on measured results, while others are juried and more subjective.  For instance, to do well in the home entertainment category, teams must host 2 dinner parties and a movie night for their neighbors and are graded on everything from the ambiance to the quality of the meal!  Recipes are posted on each team’s page, with some including the number of kWh required to prepare the meal.  

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. This Friday we're focusing on housing--not just the newfangled stuff coming down the pike, but also innovative ways to deal with existing buildings. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by Dan, Nate, Sean and Lily.

Whether you want to be a more informed citizen or just want to kill some time before 5 on a Friday afternoon, WegoWise has got you covered. So peruse our best links, give us some feedback and be sure to share some of the info you just gleaned with other interested parties at the parties you are hopefully attending this weekend. Brought to you by Dan, Nate, Sean and Lily.

Love interesting infographics? Here are a few favorites on energy consumption and efficiency. (Click on the image to view the full graphic.)