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,...
Posts about Building Science (17)
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...
Ground Freezing is Environmentally Friendly Shoring Option
Company’s shoring technique saves time and costs in construction projects. SoilFreeze is the only...
Carbon Smart Straw Bale Structural Insulated Panels
Building Energy Efficient and Carbon Smart with Prefab Straw Bale Green Builders who are motivated...
Tankless Water Heating and Geothermal? The Perfect Match
Combining these time-tested technologies can be a big energy saver. HAVING A 50 OR 80 GALLON TANK...
Rigid Insulation: Best Practices
Extra-thick layers of exterior insulation can greatly improve the energy performance of homes, but...
Duct-Sealing Strategies for Retrofits
A side-by-side field study of two duct-sealing techniques shows that both methods are effective and...