When people are thinking about building a new house they generally work with an architect with a clear opinion on the style, size and rooms that will be a priority. But the most important issue every ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green buildings are already the construction industry’s highest growth sector. This is part of a broader shift towards more energy efficient construction that is driving ...

Air barriers have been used in many different ways throughout the years, and they’re becoming particularly relevant as energy code requirements evolve. But many questions have surrounded the use of ...

For any construction project in the 21st century, achieving energy-efficiency is a prime directive. Among the arsenal of tools available to builders charged with constructing exterior walls, insulated ...

Thermal bridges, insulation defects, and air leakage in the building envelope form hidden energy gaps. These inefficiencies force HVAC systems to operate under sustained high loads, driving up energy ...

A roof influences how a building handles heat every day. Reducing heat absorption at the roof surface changes how the ...

Dynamic windows and high-tech insulation are poised to gain an $829 million foothold in the world construction market by 2020, says Lux Research. Green buildings are already the construction ...