ENERGY STAR’s “NextGen” Upgrade Rewards All-Electric Lifestyles
A new, upgraded certification program through ENERGY STAR encourages new construction that’s heavy...
Posts about Building Science (4)
The Lure of Mass Timber
Engineered lumber is increasingly being used for commercial projects. The result? Beautiful...
Heat Pumps Gain Ground As Efficient HVAC Option
Heat pumps get a lot of love for their sustainable attributes. Heat pumps reduce a building’s...
ADU Powerhouse
Smart use of SIP panels and building science principles in this ADU shows people it is easy to cut...
Watch This Housing 2.0 Webinar on Zero Energy Modular Homes
I keep saying disruption is coming to the housing industry because it has to; do the math. We have...
Sustainable SIPs on A Difficult Lot
Building a small sustainable custom house became a lot easier using SIPs. Structural insulated...
Net-Zero Mid-Century Modern
This eight-year-long retrofit benefitted from a “house-as-a-system” approach. When architect Carri...
Existing Homes Key to a Net-Zero Future
The webinar lays out the risks and the best practices to get existing homes on the path to zero...
Carbon–Neutral Passive House
A 25 unit carbon-neutral Passive House-designed community demonstrates the scalability of using...
Graywater Recycling System Saves Up to 45 Percent on Household Use
Sophisticated systems from Hydraloop sanitize graywater, allowing it to be reused for toilet...
Prefab 3D Modular Panels Built for Tough Houston Weather
Here’s a home designed for minimal maintenance and energy consumption in its harsh climate. Houston...
Building Science Excellence Creates a Climate Haven
No water? No problem. This home checks all the boxes: energy efficiency, IAQ, water efficiency, and...
How Do You Become a Leader in the Building Industry?
This Housing 2.0 presentation has already taken place. See our Housing 2.0 page for future...
