3 Reasons Not to Use Plastic Instead of Housewrap
Decades of research on how buildings function explain why synthetic housewrap long ago replaced...
Posts about Building Science (16)
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Multi-Story Buildings
A lot goes into ensuring that a multi-story residential building is energy efficient, as this case...
How to Insulate Your Basement
New products and a better understanding of building science can help you insulate, waterproof, and...
Net Zero Webinar—Building Science and Consumer Expectations
This webinar covers success strategies for net-zero building, including optimizing high-performance...
How to Pick the Right Housewrap
Here’s how to select the best high-performance building wrap. The best housewrap manages water and...
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...
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...
