Recent Articles
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Details for a “High-Performance Garage”
An insulated slab, Larsen truss wall system, careful air-sealing, and dense-packed insulation in deep cavities mitigate heat losses at a garage door
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Overview of Panelized Construction
A look at the benefits, manufacturing and delivery methods, and potential pitfalls of prefabricated building enclosures
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A Review of the F-150 Lightning
Ford's 2023 electric pickup truck comes with some features ideal for a small work crew
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Detailing a Wall-to-Roof Truss Transition
An approachable Passive House–level assembly with raised-heel trusses, exterior wood-fiber insulation, and plywood air barrier
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Concrete-Free Slab: Foundation-to-Wall Connection
A cost-effective method for detailing the transition from stem wall to wood-framed wall to meet zero-energy goals
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Benefits of Building with ICFs
Builder Josh Salinger explains how and why he's creating the foundation for this new energy-efficient home out of insulated concrete forms.
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Air-Sealing a Net-Zero Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger describe the methods his team is taking on this ADU to create a healthier, energy-efficient home.
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Building a Vaulted High-Performance and Foam-Free Roof Assembly
Josh Salinger shows us how to create more space and vent a roof, and do it all with a reduced environmental footprint.
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The Concrete-Free Floating-Plywood Slab Assembly
Watch builder Josh Salinger show how to reduce the environmental impact of a new home by omitting the concrete from the ground-level floors