Energy Efficiency - Page 3 of 76

What Makes A Pretty Good House?
High-performance-home designer Michael Maines takes a detailed look at the new low-carbon edition of the grassroots building standard.
The Prescriptive Paths to the Energy Codes
Whether you calculate maximum assembly U-factors or insulation minimum R-values, there is more than one way to reach the IRC's energy-efficiency requirements.
Spray Foam Insulation in a Gut Remodel
Jon Beer discusses air-sealing and insulation strategies at FHB House New York.
Podcast 618: Heather Clark of the White House Climate Policy Office
A talk with Heather Clark Director of Building Emissions for the White House Climate Policy Office and feedback on missing water, Bay Area renovations, and PEX manifolds.
8 Building Science Mistakes to Avoid
From missing flashing details to incomplete roof venting, understanding how things go wrong is the first step to getting them right.
The Pros and Cons of a Panelized House
Homes built with panels appeal to home buyers and builders alike, but do they make financial sense?
High-Performance Prefab ADU
A PV array and high-performance envelope are defining features of this house from Unity Homes.
HVAC Design for a Tight House in a Cold Climate
At the FHB House in New York, Jon Beer talks all things HVAC, including the difference between ERVs and HRVs, choosing makeup air for the kitchen, and minisplit installation.
Podcast 608: Members-only Aftershow—High-performance Building with Mainstream Methods and Materials
The crew talks about how to save money when building a Pretty Good House.
Eight Myths About Electrification
With the national push for electrification getting stronger, an engineer shares some common misconceptions about it and why they aren't true.

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