Martin Holladay

Martin Holladay built his first passive-solar house in northern Vermont in 1974, and he has lived off the grid since 1975. He has worked as an editor since 1999 and is now senior editor at both Fine Homebuilding and GreenBuildingAdvisor.com. His weekly blog at GBA, “Musings of an Energy Nerd,” focuses on energy-efficient residential construction.

Insulating Tight Spaces at the Eaves
There are no easy solutions to this all-too-common problem in older houses.
Insulating Scissors Trusses
These roof trusses can be tricky to insulate because blown-in insulation might slump or slide.
Sliding Insulation between Rafters from Above
If you need to insulate the sloped ceiling of a Cape Cod home, you may be able to slip in baffles and insulation from the third-floor attic.
Insulating Behind Kneewalls
Those cramped attics behind kneewalls should be included in your home's conditioned space.
How to Insulate an Attic Floor
If you’re building a new home, remember to seal the air leaks before you insulate.
Blower-Door-Directed Air-Sealing
Tracking down air leaks is a lot easier when you have a blower door to help you.
Are There Any Reasons to Make Homes ‘A Little Bit Leaky’?
Some builders still worry that air-sealing efforts will lead to rot.
Five Rules for Wall Design
Energy expert Martin Holladay outlines some basic principles to guide designers of high-performance homes.
Getting the Right Minisplit
Learn how to select an efficient air-source heat pump HVAC system that fits your home's specific needs.
Sizing HVAC Equipment
Most residential heating and cooling equipment is grossly oversize—here are the variables to consider.

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