By designing for the future and retrofitting with climate in mind, buildings can be made more resilient and better equipped to handle changing temperature regimes. By taking a holistic approach and considering factors such as climate types, average temperatures, and precipitation, we can ensure that our buildings are not only code-compliant but also energy-efficient and comfortable for their occupants.
A Primer on Climate Zones for Home Construction in Canada
Shawna HendersonMay 19, 2021
Proper installation technique for proper batt insulation
Shawna HendersonFebruary 20, 2015
Oh, how I yearn for RESNET Grade I installations...here's how to get 'em.
Tags: Batt Insulation, insulation, RESNET
Blown-in vs. Batt: what are the realities?
Shawna HendersonFebruary 15, 2015
From the newsletter of Northwest Energy Star (Q32014): Bibs vs. batts: Who ya got? Recently, some blown fiberglass products were shown to offer the same resistance to airflow when blown to a density of 2.3lbs/cubic foot as cellulose does at 4lbs/cubic foot. Energy Trust of Oregon was intrigued by these...
Reblog: What's Reasonable vs. What's Heroic
Shawna HendersonJanuary 19, 2015
Ann Edminster, M.Arch, LEED AP (a long time colleague) is a recognized international expert on green-home design and a principal developer of the LEED for Homes rating system. Here’s a story about Ann’s house in Pacifica, California, in interview format with Jim Gunshinian from Home Energy Magazine. This Q&A originally...