The Building HVAC Science Podcast discusses new thoughts on building performance, HVAC, and electrification with Nate Adams: Pattern recognition and the Hero vs. Guide conundrum with Nate Adams Nate “The House Whisperer” Adams is the author of The Home Comfort Book and has helped numerous...
Building Science is in Nashville, TN talking to a roofing expert about the building science behind proper ventilation in homes. #buildingscience #ventilation
Building Science is in Saratoga Springs, NY talking to a custom-home builder, remodeler, and building inspector, with 51 year of experience, about the building science behind remodeling old homes. #buildingscience #remodeling
In our practice of diagnostics, inspections, computer modeling, load calculations, and verifying that healthy home targets have been achieved, we use a very simple approach, and here it is. Learn more at: http://BuildingPerformanceWorkshop.com #buildingscience #testing
by Larry Harmon The majority of single-family homes in the United States are older and they are often in need of a little help. There are many ways to make each of them more energy efficient and oftentimes more healthy. This article will discuss many of the options available for...
by Sam Rashkin Insulation (such as fiberglass, rock wool, or cellulose) need a complete air barrier on all six sides. This ensures the thermal control layer works effectively, since air can flow through it. Think of the difference outdoors on a cold windy day with a sweater and...
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This video discusses the actual construction of a building, the basic principles of an envelope, and how designers play a role in the durability of a building. #buildingscience #BuildingEnvelope
by Edward Haber The COVID-19 pandemic has hastened the decline of many businesses in which staff have come to office settings. Work performed in offices can be performed via the internet and worldwide electronic networks. On-site office work and face-to-face meetings are largely no longer...
For the national home performance conference, Corbett & Grace Lunsford presented side-by-side with longtime friend and collaborator Bill Spohn ( https://spohnhome.com/ ) about their simultaneous building of family forever homes. Pretty different approaches - hope the super nerds out there...
by Mark Bomberg Heat transfer though wet thermal insulations is complexed and difficult to understand. So I will show you through results. Figure 1a shows tests, where the relation between thermal conductivity coefficient and moisture content of the material depends also on the...