Residential Siding with Resilience in Mind
Specifying the best home armor to handle the changing climate has become more critical than ever....
Posts about Building Science (5)
Past + Present = Future
Early 20th century history meets a sustainable future in this energy-efficient renovated home. When...
Streamlined Calculation with UA for New ENERGY STAR Requirements
Requirements for the new v3.2 ENERGY STAR certification, in place as of January 2025, mean builders...
Getting Attic Insulation Right
Online forums tend to offer half-truths about how to properly insulate an attic. Here’s a factual...
4 Roof Underlayment Types That Can Take the Heat
Synthetic and liquid applied roofing underlayments handle prolonged exposure to extreme heat much...
Rethinking How We Scale Climate Solutions
In my January 10, 2024, article in Green Builder Magazine I boldly claimed climate is NOT the...
Cool Roofing Crosses Into Uncharted Temperatures
Extreme heat is pushing some roof materials to the edge of failure, but reflective roofs offer a...
The Future of Building Codes: Key Updates to the 2024 IECC and IRC
Attend Green Builder Media's next webinar January 15 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Since their first...
Rethinking the Perfect Wall
The new environmental separator goes beyond internal performance. It’s also a safeguard against...
First Look
For these Housing Innovation Award winners, thinking beyond everyday building is the only way to...
Breathing Space
‘Today’s New Living Experience at Walnut Farm’ places indoor air quality at the forefront of the...
Multiple Choice Density
'The Cove at Asbury Park’ is K. Hovnanian’s latest grand venture into sustainable building. Content...
Passive Perfection
This New York-area Forever House shows how Passive development is done successfully. Content...
