Blogs- Page 3 of 582
-
A New Book for Cob Builders
This new book assembles a huge amount of valuable technical information on cob walls
-
Heat Pump Basics
Electrifying our houses typically includes adding a heat pump. Understanding equipment fundamentals increases chances of its optimal performance.
-
New Product Alert: RISE Siding and Trim
A new line of siding and trim products made from 94% recycled content
-
New E-Learning Course: Indoor Air Quality
Monica Rokicki-Guajardo teaches a six-part class on IAQ
-
Maine’s Stretch Energy Code
Three municipalities adopt the state's first strectch code but enforcement of even the base code is lagging
-
Air-Sealing and Insulating an Existing Wall
What are the most effective air-sealing strategies and best insulation types for minimizing airflow through a north-facing wall?
-
A New Technical Guide to Building ADUs
Beyond Efficiency has released the first in a series of regional guides with design and construction details for accessory dwelling units
-
Understanding Pressure Differences
Suction cups demonstrate the second law of thermodynamics, which dictates much of building science
-
ICF Foundation with Stick-Framed Walls
A combination of standard building materials and applied building science yields adaptable, replicable, energy-smart assemblies
-
Gamers Tasked with Solving Pseudo Climate Crisis
Catan: New Energies puts renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions within the field of play