We quote the abstract from Nikita’s report, which is below, to remove any ambiguity as to why a 9th grader might be interested in the…
sustainable insulation
Is there a best practice for insulation installation?
There is one in California where the state has instituted QII (Quality Insulation Installation), a procedure that ensures insulation and air sealing have been properly…
Meet Salt Vans – A Havelock Wool Partner
A great aspect of van life is meeting the people that make up this vibrant community. At Havelock Wool, we are fortunate to do it…
Building Science meets Time-Honored Building Technique
Timber Arched is definitely one of our more inspiring building partners. We were lucky enough to collaborate with them on a recent project and learn…
If it’s not wool, why do other companies call their products wool?
Insulation industry participants use “wool” in their product names. Why? Maybe it’s because wool conjures up feelings of warmth and protection from the elements? Maybe…
Havelock on the Build Show Build
We had a ton of fun traveling to Missouri to help Jake Bruton of Aarow Building and architect Steve Baczek with their Swofford Project –…
A Cool Passive House Project with Havelock Wool
In so many ways, this project represents the holy grail of the healthy building movement… a homeowner’s desire to build better, an architectural firm willing…
DIY Insulation Installation is Coming to Homes. Why?
Friends in the space notwithstanding, there is not a lot of positive commentary to shed on the insulation installer industry at large. We’ll use a…
Builders are Beginning to Change the Game Too
We got this in an email from a home builder just last week… “We do a lot of work in-house but have always sub’d out…
An Architect’s Perspective on Havelock Wool
Ever wonder how professional architects approach the design and build of their own homes? And how they choose materials? We had the great fortune of…
Insulation to Save the World
Have you heard about the movement in the UK called Insulate Britain? It was started just this fall by climate activists demanding that the UK…
Havelock 2020 Vision
We celebrated 6 years in October and just closed our best year ever – by a wide margin. At 6 we are more than halfway…
Construction Emissions Must be Addressed
We understand that more efficient structures can lead to reduced energy consumption. However, we also increasingly understand there is much more to the equation than…
What are others saying about Havelock Wool?
We are happy to share testimonials and quite proud of the feedback we are able to earn from our products. Wool and its high-integrity characteristics…
The Insulation Decision
Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy recently hosted our friend Lucas Johnson of 475 Building Supply on his podcast for a fascinating discussion around sustainable building….