Blogs- Page 2 of 513
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Purified Wastewater Now Figures in Conservation Plans in the West
Despite the yuck factor, water agencies see reuse as a way to cope with dwindling supplies
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The Benefits and Risks of Exterior Insulation
Determining whether or not it makes sense to add exterior insulated sheathing
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The BS* + Beer Show: Sheet Goods as Air Barriers
The conclusion is yes, sheet goods can make good air barriers if detailed correctly
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The Best Way to Build a House
Some considerations to take into account when designing and planning a new home
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Radon Mitigation
There are passive and active systems for keeping radon gas from poisoning indoor air—here’s what to know to get them right
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Better Energy Efficiency With Insulated Headers
A detail for creating a cavity to hold insulation at window and door openings
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Can Retrofitting Dams for Hydro Give Green Energy a Boost?
The era of building big dams is over in the U.S., but existing dams can be modified to produce power
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Cooling With Solar Technology
A new energy-saving system to protect buildings and the surfaces of objects from heat gain
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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
