Building Codes - Page 2 of 9

Travis and Joe explain the HVAC strategy for the FHB House, including zone systems, filtration, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers for ultimate comfort and air quality.

Learn how the IRC addresses ways to prevent the spread of fire from one property to another.

Building-code expert Glenn Mathewson explains how to navigate the options for effectively insulating house for energy efficiency, durability, and code compliance.

Before turning an attic into livable space, learn the code requirements specific to attics.

A three-bedroom house in a cold climate challenges conventions with SIP wall construction, a unique floor plan, and a flat roof.

Be it structural collapse, fire, or disease caused by water contamination or unsanitary waste disposal, the origin of building and health codes often can be traced to human tragedy.

A variety of codes exist across the International Residential Code (IRC) that address crawlspaces differently from basements, but what actually distinguishes the two?

This architect and engineer developed a Passive House standard for the United States. In this interview, she discusses what it will take to move the building industry toward climate-positive realities.

Learn how the FORTIFIED Roof standard helps builders provide better protection against extreme conditions at the roof level.

Vulcan Vents provide an extra layer of protection from embers and flames.