Welcome to a special edition of EcoHome Update! If there’s one thing green building professionals agree on, it’s that their homes should be efficient, durable, and healthy--and that all starts with sound construction details and techniques. We’ve assembled four timely Building Science articles--written by industry expert and EcoHome contributing editor Mark LaLiberte--to help you focus on, and perfect, your own practices. |
Indoor Air QualityWhole-house ventilation isn’t just a good idea, it should be a standard feature in your homes. Here’s how it works.
Managing MoistureIf you stop and think about it, you already know how to flash buildings and manage rain from getting into your walls. And you already understand that all cladding systems will leak and that penetrations of the building envelope —like windows, doors, and plumbing pipes—will transfer moisture to hidden, unintended places. It’s in actual practice that we fail.
Optimum Wall SectionsPerformance requirements for wood-framed wall systems have changed considerably. Here’s how to meet today’s conditions and set new standards.
Performance TestingBlower door, duct blaster, and other tests are a vital component of building science.
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 Green Homebuilder's Day Hear Kevin O'Connor from "This Old House" on November 20, 2008 at the USGBC Greenbuild Conference and Expo. Register today! |
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