German Innovation for High-Performance Buildings (Part 1) December 9, 2014 No Comments Part I of a two-part series examines how adopting German innovations could benefit various building systems in the U.S.Read More
Selecting Housewrap Finding First-Rate Housewrap: The Art of Selection George Caruso December 1, 2014 No Comments When considering moisture management solutions, it’s important to realize a simple and indisputable reality: water gets into buildings.Read More
Straight Green The Greenest Low Slope Roofing Solution Vacuum Roofing Membrane Chris Dixon December 1, 2014 No Comments The greenest low slope roofing solution really sucks.Read More
‘Building within a Building’ for Savings November 25, 2014 No Comments A Colorado project team makes effective use of a site to deliver energy and cost savings to an existing affordable multifamily housing project.Read More
Green Building Mistakes Chris Dixon November 1, 2014 No Comments The first LEED Platinum certified building is in danger of an imminent collapse.Read More
Environmentally Friendly Buildings A Rocky Mountain Pearl Joe Pasma P.E October 1, 2014 No Comments The new Pearl Izumi headquarters is an environmentally friendly building.Read More
The Reality of Air Barriers When it comes to building performance, too much of a good thing can become a bad thing. Richard Scott AIA October 1, 2014 No Comments Humidification to provide medical patient comfort is a good thing. Frost and ice damage due to that same humidification is not so good.Read More
The Environmental Cost of EIFS Reviewing the Facts October 1, 2014 No Comments This author’s response to an article written by the Brick Industry Association. Read More
Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Sealer QUIKRETE September 1, 2014 No Comments Concrete & Masonry Waterproofing Sealer is a water-based, highly water resistant, silicone formulation designed to waterproof and seal without changing the surface appearance.Read More
Product Focus: Waterproofing/WRBS/Rainscreen September 1, 2014 No Comments Waterproofing products, weather resistant barriers, and rainscreens!Read More