Resources
Condensation:
A Sign of High Humidity
Condensation is an unsightly problem. The last thing you want on your windows is a fog blocking the view. But the problem goes deeper than that—if condensation is a chronic occurrence in your home; chances are that you have excessive humidity
The Roof of the Future
The metal roofing system helps heat and cool buildings, produces electricity for the grid, and harvests rainwater.
UC Davis and Honda Unveil Smart Home For a Zero-Carbon Future
Integrity Introduces Its Most Energy Efficient Glass Yet
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors brings its commitment to energy efficiency to the next level with the introduction of a tripane glazing option for Wood-Ultrex® casements, awnings and direct glaze windows.
This Tiny House Was Grown From Mushrooms
Ecovative Design is hoping to replace the world’s plastics with fungus--on everything from packaging to, yes, houses.
Extending Window Openings for a Deep Energy Retrofit
A few weeks ago I reported on the amazing, high-tech Alpen, R-12 (center-of-glass) windows that we installed on the north and west facades of our farmhouse in Dummerston, Vermont. At that time I promised to report on the other windows we were installing on the south and east facades (windows 2.0 if you will).
First, some context
STRETCH CODE - PART 2 of 2
Two weeks ago we started the conversation about our friend, Stretch Code Sam (see what I did there, I added Sam at the end to give the code a human like persona) We talked about WHY our towns are choosing to adopt the code. If you missed that post check it out HERE and HERE and HERE!
Today we are going to look into what the stretch code is exactly and what it will mean to us today and in the future.
Today we are going to look into what the stretch code is exactly and what it will mean to us today and in the future.