Insulation R-Values Chart and Buyer Guide
Choosing the best insulation isn’t as simple as comparing R-value, however. Spot and seal any leaks...
Posts about Building Science (16)
Existing Home Makeover: Two-Zoned Attics
The first in a series of building science articles on how to improve the performance of the 90...
Webinar: Full Life Cycle Impact Approach for the Building Sector
Watch this engaging webinar with DOE expert Heather Goetsch and learn specific ways to reduce the...
Before You Mitigate Radon, Consider Spray Foam Insulation
Research shows that closed-cell spray foam insulation creates a highly effective barrier against...
Thinking Deeper: Earth Sheltered Houses
By using the natural insulating qualities of soil and an innovative, fast assembly method, this...
Webinar: Zero is the Future of Housing….And No Extra Cost if Optimized
This free webinar was presented by Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect, U.S. DOE Building Technologies...
Offset Embodied Carbon With Solar Panels
Getting to zero carbon requires lowering the embodied carbon in a building as far as possible and...
Post-Frame Net Zero House Has Proven Popular Among Would-Be Buyers
With a metal roof, solar array and extreme energy efficiency this home continues to turn heads. On...
Heat Pump Magic
We take it for granted. Refrigerators draw heat from inside a cold cabinet and they reject that...
Free Webinar: Demystifying Zero
Sam Rashkin of the DOE's Building Technologies Office gives guidance on how to join the zero...
Production Builders, It’s Time to Sell Zero Energy Homes
Production builders are uniquely positioned to identify and fulfill the needs of mass market home...
The Challenges and Opportunities of Exterior Air Sealing
Ask building professionals for the best method of air sealing and you’re likely to get a wide...
Home is Zero Energy, Zero Water and Zero Sewer
This living laboratory is a home performance triple-play. According to Bundle Design Studio...