-
Getting Slab-Edge Insulation Right
These thermal energy models reveal the most effective way to stop heat loss through the slab
-
Why Air Conditioning Vents Sweat
There's a simple answer and multiple reasons
-
The Sterling Chart
Origins of the chart that relates relative humidity to negative health factors
-
Learning from Old Barns
Durability is as much a part of green building as is energy efficiency
-
The Importance of Windows in Hot Climates
Glazing performance trumps insulation R-values in areas where the difference between indoor and outdoor temps is not so great
-
Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic (Part 2)
Designing effective ducts for low-static minisplit air handlers
-
How Much Difference Does a Little Insulation Make?
What started as a simple drywall patch for a friend ended with calculations of R-value per square foot
-
Pete’s Puzzle: The Jigsaw Approach, Revisited
After nearly four years working on GBA building science puzzles, here's another half-dozen investigative steps to consider
-
Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic, Part 1
Calculating the loads and sizing the system
-
Building Science Basics: Hot Air Rises
Warm air rising may seem obvious, but its effects can be subtle
