Five Noise Control Mistakes to Avoid
Whether you are breaking ground on a new open-concept office complex, designing a manufacturing plant…
Browsing: Architect Inspiration
Can You Design for Durability?
Can you design for durability? Yes! But the idea of durability is like the elephant…
It’s Time for Smart Homes to Get Smarter
Many changes have taken place in the building envelope in order to keep pace with…
The Evolving Science of Sound
We all know that acoustics is the science of sound…but what is sound? Acoustics is…
Tech Talk: If you Build It (Right), They Won’t Come (Ice Dams)
What is the purpose of attic ventilation? Why do we insulate our attics? You may…
Prioritizing Home Improvements for Customers
Separating yourself from the competition is something that all remodelers should be thinking about as…
Sound Control ASTC Solutions in the 2015 NBCC for Wood Buildings
The 2015 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) introduced 360 technical revisions…
Remodelers Will Be Selling the Future as we Move to Net-Zero Energy in Buildings
This blog wraps up the series about Net-Zero Energy Ready Construction. Remodelers could play a…
Now Hear This: New High-Tech Room Demonstrates Soundproofing Products
Our new Listening Lounge recreates real life acoustics and showcases soundproofing concepts and materials. Noise…
Sustainability is Succeeding for Me but Not Necessarily for We
Continuing where I left off in the previous blog about the net-zero energy movement, over…