Carbon Emissions- Page 10 of 16
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To Code or Not to Code
The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is near completion, but should consumer choice take precedent?
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How Good is Wood?
Comparing the repercussions of building with wood over concrete and steel
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Geopolymers and the Advancing Science of Building Materials
Geopolymers offer advantages over Portland cement for concrete production, so why aren't we seeing more widespread use of this promising material?
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Zero Carbon, Without a Net
The new ASHRAE Standard 228 goes a long way toward clarifying net zero (or zero net) in terms of energy consumption but things are fuzzier with its treatment of carbon emissions
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Carbon Emissions from Residential Construction
Choosing home-building materials and methods that lower greenhouse gas emissions is key to reducing our climate impact
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Federal Disaster Relief Gets a Boost for Communities That Rebuild Using Low-Carbon Materials
But is the federal government prioritizing the right building materials?
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Building Design Affects Carbon Output
"Diminishing returns" are no excuse when it comes to conserving energy and reducing carbon emissions
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Five Ways to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Your Home
Start by understanding the difference between energy use and embodied carbon and "now" and "later" emissions to set your priorities
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Why Ambitious Tree Planting Projects Usually Fail
Many projects are ill-conceived and poorly managed and often don't grow any forests at all
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The Economics of a Pretty Good House
A discussion on how to realistically prioritize your budget in a Pretty Good House
