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Nest Thermostat Data Revealed for First Time
At the recent ACI conference, Michael Blasnik showed big data on home performance collected from hundreds of thousands of homes
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The Physics of Water in Porous Materials
Water has unique properties that govern its interaction with wood and other construction materials
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Lstiburek’s Ideal Double-Stud Wall Design
Air and vapor control layers inside the wall are key
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Is Cold Sheathing in Double-Wall Construction at Risk?
Building Science Corporation's latest publication on the topic provides a surprising result
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An Interview with Building Science Pioneer Terry Brennan
Stories from the early days of building science and more
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Should the DOE Increase Furnace Efficiency Standards?
The battle over minimum furnace efficiency continues with a new proposal to go to 92 AFUE
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California’s Mistake Puts Spray Foam Insulation on the Bad List
A state agency's lack of knowledge garners spray polyurethane foam one of the first three spots on the "Priority Products" list
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A Home Energy Rating Is an Asset Label
It isn't meant to be an accurate predictor of energy bills
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A Beautiful Near-Net-Zero-Energy Home in Utah
Built with structural insulated panels and Passive House level of airtightness, this home is a winner
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Can Atmospheric Combustion Work in a Spray-Foam-Insulated Attic?
In an attempt to reduce costs, some contractors do questionable retrofits on attic furnaces