3 Reasons to be Optimistic about the Housing Market in 2015
As we usher in the 2015 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show…
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Green Thought Leader Ted Winslow, brand product manager, CertainTeed Insulation
While at Greenbuild 2014, we asked our technical thought leaders the following question: What is…
Green Thought Leader Helen Sanders, vice president, Technical Business Development, Sage Electrochromics
While at Greenbuild 2014, we asked our technical thought leaders the following question: What is…
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…
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…