Building ScienceFeatured EbooksEverything You Need to Know About Net Zero Everything Reaching net zero carbon requires us to rethink how we design and build structures, and how we... Feb 15, 2023 5:37:46 PMReading time1 min read
Building SciencePitch Your Housing-Related Innovation! Apply for your chance to pitch your innovative solution at Pitchfest, held at this year’s Housing... Feb 10, 2023 9:54:30 AMReading time1 min read
Building ScienceHow Much Does a Heat Pump Save Vs. Portable Electric Heaters? You may be surprised how dramatically a heat pump can reduce your winter electric bill when... Feb 9, 2023 12:25:06 PMReading time2 min read
Code WatchBuilding ScienceElectrification On the Rise in the Southwest U.S. New opportunities promote electrifying space heating and water heating in multifamily properties.... Feb 1, 2023 10:25:53 AMReading time3 min read
Impact SeriesBuilding Sciencewebinar archiveCost-Effective Solutions for Residential Electrification In this webinar, building science consultant Steve Easley explores how to create energy efficient,... Jan 31, 2023 11:08:04 AMReading time1 min read
Building Scienceenergy solutionsHousing Breakthrough: Next is Now KB Home is transforming the housing market with net zero, all-electric, attainably priced... Jan 12, 2023 12:57:12 PMReading time3 min read
Building ScienceBeyond Net Zero Lies the Great Frontier of Smart Energy Let’s assume you’ve done everything right and built a better-than-zero home. Adding the right smart... Jan 3, 2023 9:57:51 AMReading time5 min read
Building Sciencesmart homeenergy solutionsAffordable Smart Tech Helps Home Builders Ride the Green Wave Electric vehicles, heat pumps, smart tech and smart panels can work together to smooth the... Dec 27, 2022 8:41:12 AMReading time5 min read
HVACBuilding ScienceEnergy-Efficient Cooling Panels Leverage PEX Hydronic Piping With energy savings of up to 1,000 kilowatt hours per panel per year, these panels offer a solution... Nov 18, 2022 11:11:58 AMReading time4 min read
InsulationBuilding ScienceSolving the Sound and Odor Problem with Townhouse Walls A new two-hour firewall assembly using cellulose insulation solves several of the pervasive... Nov 11, 2022 12:28:23 PMReading time3 min read
Building ScienceFeatured EbooksAll-Electric Home, All-Time High Homeowners are ready to switch to all-electric heating, cooking, and driving. This new ebook, The... Nov 9, 2022 8:45:15 AMReading time1 min read
Building ScienceHousing 2.0The Risks of Building Net Zero Energy Homes High-performance enclosures can pose higher risks to builders. Here’s how to assess and mitigate... Nov 2, 2022 12:27:19 PMReading time9 min read
Climate ChangeBuilding ScienceCan We Adapt to Climate Change Instead of Migrating? A decision point approaches if climate trends continue their chaotic rampage. I’ve been keeping a... Oct 13, 2022 11:44:01 AMReading time2 min read