The Evolution of Housing: Healthy and Net Zero Innovation
Learn how advanced products, spurred by pandemic concerns, are making homes safer and more...
Posts about Building Science (14)
Contemporary Home Enjoys Durability, Energy-Efficiency
Thoughtful design combines with present-day craftsmanship to form a “sanctuary.” Green marketing...
New Technologies Reduce Home Energy Needs
These new and emerging technologies may make electrification the greenest way to power up the...
Net Zero Now Builds Indestructible Elegance for $10k Premium
This home’s disaster-resistant features and green energy source give it the best of both worlds....
Sizzling Hot Solar
Despite pandemic-induced disruptions early in the year and regulatory uncertainties, the solar...
DOE ZERH: Mountainside Architectural Beauty
This home builder had the unenviable task of building a super energy-efficient dream home on a...
Powering Up
The electric housing market is about to go boom—and that’s a very good thing. Once upon a time,...
Material Shortages Point to Alternative Products
As supply shortages impact lumber, hardware, and other goods, high-performance alternatives can...
Hybrid Wall System Drastically Reduces Energy Bills
Combining spray foam with Neopor sheathing, this wall system achieves R-34 with two-by-four...
The Forever House: Remodeling for Sanctuary
The launch of one of our most ambitious ReVISION House remodels ever highlights best practices for...
Styrofoam Can Work as Sheathing Without OSB Panels
The key is to install alternative wall bracing, either “let-in” or metal strapping to meet...
Net Zero Homes Webinar: A Behind-the-Walls Tour
What techniques are the nation's best builders using to achieve zero net energy performance in new...
Building for Relevance
As consumer expectations change due to COVID-19, the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows shifts with...