Hemp wool and sheep wool are considered to be the “greenest” or most sustainable insulation materials. In this video, we’re going to look at how they are made, their...
Author - Belinda Carr
The rise of shopping malls in the 1950s brought convenience and entertainment to families in the suburbs. However, with the advent of online shopping and changing...
Green building, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, involves constructing and operating environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures...
We know that materials are divided into different classes based on their ability to allow water vapor to pass through. Class I materials are vapor barriers, they barely...
Vapor permeance, permeability, vapor barriers, vapor retarders and perm ratings. It’s all pretty confusing, isn’t it? In this article, I’m going to explain the science...
Aerogel is the lightest material on earth, is extremely versatile and it has the potential to change the way we live. This article is going to be a simplified...
“Blind adoration without critique is dangerous” The Starburst house, a visionary creation by London-based architecture firm Whitaker Studio, has sparked...
Mineral wool and fiberglass insulation are two widely used types of insulation in residential construction, with Owens Corning and Rockwool being the most popular brands...
In this article, we’ll delve into the advantages and disadvantages of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) construction. If you want a visual guide on ICF block...
Insulated Concrete Forms or ICF blocks are modular, interlocking units made of foam with plastic ties embedded in it. These units are dry-stacked, without mortar, and...
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