Scott Gibson

Scott Gibson is a former editor at Fine Homebuildingmagazine, where he is still a contributing writer.

Scott is the co-author with David Johnston of Green from the Ground Up, published by The Taunton Press, Inc. in 2008, and Toward a Zero Energy Home, also published by Taunton Press, Inc. in 2010.

Recent Articles

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  Q&A Spotlight

  Can This Be a Pretty Good House?

  An owner-builder sweats the details in a house built with insulated concrete forms

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  Green Building News

  More Commercial Builders Reporting Pandemic Problems, Survey Finds

  Reports on health of industry are mixed, but spike in price of lumber isn't helping

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  Building Science

  FAQ: Air Conditioning and High Humidity

  Indoor air cools quickly, but the equipment doesn't run long enough to reduce humidity

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  Q&A Spotlight

  Are Structural Insulated Panels the Right Choice?

  A homeowner gets conflicting advice on the merits of building with SIPs

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  Product Guide

  A Roundup of Air-Sealing Products

  Tapes, sealants and gaskets all have a role in building airtight houses

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  Q&A Spotlight

  Is This Bathroom Vent Screwed Up?

  A lapse in communication has left a homeowner wondering how to move forward

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  Product Guide

  Dampproofing and Waterproofing for Foundation Walls

  How to keep water out of basements and crawlspaces

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  Q&A Spotlight

  Does This House Really Need Air Conditioning?

  An owner/builder wonders whether his new home in Oregon will be comfortable with radiant floor heat and no AC

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  Product Guide

  A Beginner’s Guide to Ventilation

  The aim is simple, but the details are anything but

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  Green Building News

  Passive House Network Names Its First Director

  Co-founder of 475 High Performance Building Supply to lead North American Passive House Network