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We have made it through the rough-in phase and are onto finishing out our latest house. It struck me as I looked around that this house is full of embodied […]
Hominids, Vent Fans and Embodied information Read More
Between Thanksgivukkah and the unusually short three-week (shudder) shopping season between Thanksgiving and Christmas, you may just now be realizing that you have some serious work to do. The energy
Amy’s Energy Efficiency Gift Buying Guide Read More
The sun’s arc is lower and still dropping pushing sunlight into our home about 8 feet. These clear cool days are where the passive solar design really shines, so to
Fall fades and passive solar kicks in Read More
While most building researchers avoid it, breathable is a term that will not go away. With better building science education, the terminology is on the decline but is still used generically
One of the fun parts of rating new homes for programs like Energy Star and Greenbuilt North Carolina is that we get to see a lot of new homes. Whenever
Trendwatch: Edison light bulbs Read More
Inertia gave way to momentum with the excavation of our site ( https://bit.ly/17nuJYU ). Not surprisingly that momentum has led to some hard work.
Momentum becomes hard work Read More
I’m writing to introduce The Living Building Challenge (LBC). This collaborative’s mission is to encourage the creation of Living Buildings, Landscapes and Neighborhoods around the world while inspiring, educating and
The importance of the Living Building Challenge Read More
Your green certification program (Energy Star, Greenbuilt NC, LEED Homes) requires a whole house ventilation system. What does that mean? What are your choices, and which one is best for
A breath of fresh air Read More
We have made it through the maze of permitting for our house with a relatively new wall system of precast concrete (Ideal Walls- https://www.idealbuildingsystems.com/home.aspx ). Plan
Inertia becomes momentum Read More
We have begun again. Our new house project is starting to take shape, at least on paper. Hopefully all of the trial and error will be done before we
Beginning Again, a house as an idea. Read More
