New Building Envelope Retrofit Strategies
Building America’s research yields retrofit solutions for existing homes. New homes have never been...
Posts about Building Science (6)
Zero Energy Goes to Vegas!
Welcome to Las Vegas … where you would not want to bet against zero. Approximately eight states are...
High-Performance Home Laboratory
More than just a comfortable home, this platinum-certified dwelling in Massachusetts will put Rheem...
Webinar Recording: Zero Energy Workforce Housing
Join a builder who has been building to the DOE ZERH program for an inside look at how to get to...
Disruptive Innovation Part III: The Home of the Future With Certainty
Understanding the future of housing is simply a matter of connecting the dots between the...
Getting to Zero for Least Cost: A Home Builder’s Story
In this Housing 2.0 Thought Leader webinar, a builder offers a practical, cost-effective approach...
Welcome to California, Where Zero Energy is the Worst Home Allowed by Law
Get on the path to delivering better zero energy ready homes at lower cost. Approximately eight...
ENERGY STAR’s “NextGen” Upgrade Rewards All-Electric Lifestyles
A new, upgraded certification program through ENERGY STAR encourages new construction that’s heavy...
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...
