Blogs- Page 81 of 590
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New York Times Honors the Best Architects
Should form ever override function and safety when designing and building a home?
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How To Get a Double-Stud Wall Right
Five principles to ensure the success of this cold-climate high-performance wall assembly
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How to Manage Indoor Air Quality
Source control, ventilation, dehumidification, and filtration are key to regulating air pollutants such as formaldehyde in our homes
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Climate Change is an Infrastructure Problem
A map of electric vehicle charging station shows why a conversion to EVs will be difficult for many Americans
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Understanding Drying Potential
A look at the chemistry and physics of how exterior walls respond to water vapor
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The BS* + Beer Show: All About Rainscreens
Building scientist John Straube explains the role of rainscreens in keeping walls dry
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Using Wood-Fiber Exterior Insulation for a Net-Zero Construction
Builder Ben Bogie introduces us to the science and benefits of wood-fiber insulation, plus he explains his installation process for the material on his latest construction project.
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Canadian Group Proposes a New Metric for Buildings
"Carbon Use Intensity" would more accurately reflect the carbon impact of buildings, its advocates say
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Are Powered Attic Ventilators Ever a Good Idea?
Clearing up the ongoing confusion around the usefulness (or futility) of attic fans
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Liquid-Applied Water-Resistive Barriers
Some pros and cons of this alternative to mechanically fastened WRBs and a look at popular products