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...
Posts about Building Science (20)
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...
Optimal Whole-House Ventilation
Choosing the optimal whole-house ventilation system for an existing home can improve indoor air...
Window Film: A Cost Effective Window Retrofit
Window film technology has improved since it was first conceived. Newer films are high-tech...
Concrete Block Structures Are Viable When Properly Constructed
Here's a primer on how to use concrete masonry blocks properly, to maximize durability and...
