Kiley Jacques

Kiley Jacques is senior editor at Green Building Advisor (GBA), a sister website to Fine Homebuilding magazine that is more narrowly focused on sharing information about designing, building, and remodeling high-performance homes. She plans, creates, edits, and sources content to ensure a dynamic site covering all aspects of green building including environmentally sensitive design, innovative materials, energy-efficient construction techniques, and must-know building science. She is also a regular contributor to the United States Green Building Council’s member magazine, USGBC+.

Recent Articles

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  BS* + Beer

  The BS* + Beer Show: Addressing the Climate Crisis

  An informative look at what we should be doing to bring greenhouse gas emissions down to zero

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Flashing Details

  A discussion about the importance of flashing to prevent water-related building-envelope failures

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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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  The BS* + Beer Show: Breweries and Building Science

  Learn about the ins and outs of brewing some of Maine's best-loved beer

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  Energy-Smart Details

  Vapor Retarders and Air Barriers in High-Performance Homes

  Building envelope details to minimize air leakage for energy-efficient foundation, wall, and roof assemblies

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Book Club With Martin Holladay

  A conversation with the author about building homes in today's climate

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  Energy-Smart Details

  The Evolution of an Energy-Smart Roof

  A system of galvalume panels and furring strips creates a radiant-barrier roof with ventilated roof deck suitable for all climates

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  The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study

  Hear about construction details and opertating systems at work in this one-of-a-kind building

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  The BS* + Beer Show: The Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech, a Living Building Challenge Case Study

  Take a virtual tour of the country's greenest classroom building

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Avoiding Mold and Fungus in Our Buildings

  Learn about the conditions needed for growth, where to find it, and some preventative measures