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Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic, Part 1
Calculating the loads and sizing the system
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Building Science Basics: Hot Air Rises
Warm air rising may seem obvious, but its effects can be subtle
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How to Look at a House like a Building Scientist (Part 4: Water)
Water and moisture problems are the most common cause of durability issues and damage to buildings
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Understanding Filter Ratings: MERV, FPR, and MPR
When you want your HVAC system to filter for good indoor air quality, you need to know about the three main filter rating systems
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High-Performance Window Install
This combination of flashing materials and techniques will work in just about any wall
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HVAC Systems and the Spread of Coronavirus
Filtration and the movement of air through a building both matter
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Can Buildings Take Vacation Too? (Part II)
After a season of monitoring an unoccupied building, we have hygrothermal data that offers some answers
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Do UV Lights Really Make Indoor Air Quality Better?
Using ultraviolet lamps in your HVAC system may kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi, but they have serious drawbacks and potential hazards
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Using HVAC Filters in Coronavirus Masks
As people turn to homemade masks for protection, innovators are cutting up HVAC filters to include in them for extra protection
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Webinar: Walls That WorkâAn Intro to the Four Control Layers
A discussion of wall assemblies and the specific details that are needed for durable, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes
