Green building, as defined by the US Environmental Protection Agency, involves constructing and operating environmentally responsible and resource-efficient structures...
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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...
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...
The fascination with doomsday prophecies and survival instincts has given rise to a market that capitalizes on people’s fear by offering survivalist products 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. ...
Solar panels play a vital role in converting the sun’s energy into electricity through a complex process involving sophisticated materials and engineering. By...
I usually talk about the wonders of automation in the building construction industry both in the software and the hardware fields, but I’ve largely ignored the ethics of...
Tesla, led by visionary Elon Musk, has garnered an almost fanatical fan base that eagerly promotes the company’s products. Thousands of podcasts and YouTube videos...