Green Thought Leader Bob Marshall, manager, Building Science, CertainTeed Gypsum Canada
While at Greenbuild 2014, we asked our technical thought leaders the following question: What is…
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A Sustainable Behemoth Part II – Quantifying the Recycling of Removed Materials During Deconstruction
This is the second blog in a series I am doing about the construction of…
Builder Beware: Code Changes Require Cover Up of Exposed Beams
Recently at an event where I was giving a continuing education presentation, I sat in…
Mold: The Unwelcome Houseguest
Mold is a frequent and unwelcome guest in homes across America. So much so that…
What Ferrari Knows Can Help With Insulating Homes to Reduce Utility Bills
It makes sense to “lightweight” automobiles, even though it costs more to use premium materials…
The Intricacies Behind Thermal Comfort
When you think about thermal comfort, what comes to mind? Insulation? Heating and cooling systems?…
AIA Trend Alert: Design Accents with LED Lighting
Have you walked down a long, boring corridor with stark fluorescent lighting? A less than…
MERV: Friend or Foe?
Simply put, the answer is both. Between the impact of LEED and a more informed…
Don’t Confuse Product R-value with Assembly R-value
In his Blog, Musings of an Energy Nerd , in the Green Building Advisor Martin…
Acoustics – Designing Classrooms for Optimal Learning
What impact can you as the designer bring to a classroom setting given that you…