Heat Pump Magic
We take it for granted. Refrigerators draw heat from inside a cold cabinet and they reject that...
Posts about Building Science (17)
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...
Hot Water Heat Pumps Solve Title 24 Code Challenge
Changes to California’s Title 24 code allow heat pump waters to perform as a prescriptive option,...
The All-Electric Home Has Arrived
It’s no coincidence that housing’s transition from fossil fuel-based heating and appliances to all...
Major Changes to the Title 24 Building Code
From insulation to ventilation, here's what builders will need to know. Residential Envelope ABOVE...
Airtight Home Pays Its Own Way in Energy Use
“Why aren’t zero-energy healthy homes the norm for new homes in our market?” The answer from...
Graphene Added to Concrete Could Improve Resilience
The nanotechnology shows real promise for resisting nature's increasingly powerful weather events....
The Advantages and Appropriate Use of Light Straw Clay
Of the many natural wall systems to choose from, there are many reasons to choose a light straw...
Dry Basements Depend on Durable Vapor Barriers That Isolate Slabs
To prevent cracks, and head off mold and rot in finished basements, a sturdy vapor barrier is still...
Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon
The Climate Impact of Our Buildings. There is a particular urgency regarding the climate impact of...
