Recent Articles
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The History Of Insulation
In our last episode, Dr. John talked about [How Heat Moves Through Homes](node/16722) and why radiant barriers work better in outer space than on earth. In this episode, Dr. John…
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How Heat Moves Through Homes — Building Science Podcast
Space-age radiant barriers work great in the vacuum of outer space, but here on Earth, heat moves by conduction, convection, and radiation, simultaneously, all the time.
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Why Does Green Building Matter? (Part 2) – Building Science Podcast
Improving our buildings is the cheapest way to deal with pollution, energy, and resource issues
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Comparing Passivhaus Homes to Other Low-Energy Homes
Some Passivhaus recommendations are impractical and unjustifiably expensive
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Why Does Green Building Matter? – Building Science Podcast
Building construction uses more resources than the auto and aerospace industries combined
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How Air Affects a House (2) – Building Science Podcast
_This podcast series is excerpted from a two-day class called "Building Science Fundamentals" taught by Dr. Joe Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube, of Building Science Corporation._
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How Air Affects a House (1) – Building Science Podcast
Natural and mechanical forces can pressurize a house many ways. Because air carries so much moisture, air barriers are important for indoor air quality as well as energy efficiency. The problem is, air is hard to see.