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

  Pros and Cons of Spray Foam Insulation

  Spray foam is a problematic problem-solver—here's what you need to know when deciding whether to use it

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  BS* + Beer

  The Value of Verification

  A look at why third-party verfication of a project's materials, methods, and systems matters

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Vapor Control

  Learn why vapor in our buildings matters and how to think about and solve for it

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  Starting a Local Chapter of BS* + Beer

  Panelists from across the U.S. share tips on launching a building science discussion group

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  Expert Exchange

  Webinar: Choosing Materials and Products for a Green Home

  Experts share insights for making selections that will result in a high-performance building

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Hydronic Heating and Cooling

  A technically rich overview of the role of air-to-water heat pumps in hydronic space-conditioning systems

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  The BS* + Beer Show: 3rd Annual Halloween Special

  This episode of the BS* + Beer show is the 3rd Annual Halloween Special featuring Carl Seville and Michael Anschel, a.k.a. The Green Police. From “architorture” to “Frankenwalls” to carpenter…

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  BS* + Beer

  The BS* + Beer Show: Masonry Heaters

  A look at the qualities that make this alternative heating method attractive

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  Sustainable Build

  Thermal Break for Floor-to-Ceiling Windows

  A solution for situations where the floor and ceiling run into the window

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  The BS* + Beer Show: Fixing Common Building Problems

  A visual-heavy explantion of typical deficiencies seen in existing houses