Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas produced from the breakdown of uranium which is found in most rocks and soils. As it decays, it emits atomic...
Category - MATERIAL SCIENCE
In 2016, I found myself unsatisfied with my full-time job at an architecture firm. To break free from the stagnation, I decided to start a side hustle. Pallet Snobs...
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...
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...
Today, we’re going to look at the differences between the 2 most popular solar panels: the black monocrystalline panels and the blue polycrystalline ones. ...
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