Blogs
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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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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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Study Finds OSB Sheathing Not a Reliable Air Barrier
The findings have broad implications for builders trying to meet stringent building-performance standards
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Combustion Safety With Gas Water Heaters
Effective removal of exhaust from natural-draft gas water heaters requires a proper vent or a flue
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High-Performance Building in a Humid Climate
A new home in the Southeast demonstrates effective strategies for controlling moisture, creating efficiencies, and ensuring comfort
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Dream of Carbon Air Capture Edges Toward Reality
A growing number of projects to remove CO2 are going online, but major hurdles remain
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Old Windows: Restore or Replace?
The owner of a 1901 Victorian asks which approach is best when the house is undergoing a major energy upgrade
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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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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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New York Times Honors the Best Architects
Should form ever deride function and safety when designing and building a home?
