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We need action, not more science and data!
Greta Thunberg’s Ted Talk simply says it all: We have the data and the science! Every so often someone finds a way to cut through the froth and get straight...
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Anyone Contemplating Foam Insulation Needs To Read This Post
The passage below is an excerpt from testimony given to the General Law Committee in the state of CT addressing the problems with spray foam insulation. Individual cases vary, and...
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Hug an Architect
Memo to Architects: we need you to save our world, AND YOU CAN DO IT! If you’re an architect, you should know all about Ed Mazria and his think tank...
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Common Misconceptions About Insulation
Insulation is a topic in building that most folks don’t care to think about much less discuss. Most products are low-grade fibers and/or some weak attempt at recycling waste products...
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Does a vapor barrier belong in your home?
Vapor barriers are a common theme in our daily communique with the ever-increasing number of consumers who care and/or want to learn about the building envelope and its importance in...
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7 Green Insulation Types for New and Existing Buildings
From Buildings Magazine: There are plenty of alternatives out there, from natural materials to recycled ones. Companies like @ecovative, Havelock Wool and Knauf Insulation are already providing sustai...
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The Baaahs and The Bees
The cheeky title notwithstanding we are honored to participate in a new endeavor with the folks at Backyardhive.com . We suggest clicking the link to their site to learn more...
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A Palette for Architecture 2030
As proud members of the Embodied Carbon Network and the associated renewable materials taskforce we were asked to contribute to the 2030 Palette program for Architecture 2030. The following is...
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Smart Wall Enclosure Selected By Green Builder’s Editors as ‘Hot 50 Product’
From Green Builder Staff: As efficiency becomes more of a focal point in the building equation, greater emphasis is being placed on airtight structures. But airtight building envelopes create inherent...
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Havelock Wool Featured: How to Build an Eco-Friendly Campervan
From sustainablevanlife.com : Insulation This is something that we spent a lot of time researching on our first build. After a lot of reading, question asking and Youtube watching, we...
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Garbage In, Garbage In – Our Own Thoughts On Velux’s “The Indoor Generation”
We were recently heavily affected by a video produced by the Velux Group. Talk about leading from way ahead of the pack! From a personal perspective the mark left is...
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Wool Insulation vs. Ecobatt
Want to know why we are still such a small business? Disinformation. See below and PLEASE use your brain when making decisions. Intuitively there is nothing about this scenario that...
