by Sarah Spoelstra | Jan 23, 2025 | News, Thermal Mass Performance
This month, we sat down and chatted with Brett Youngstrom from Yellowstone Log Homes via Zoom to learn more about his family’s story—how they started building log homes, why they got involved with the IMTA, and where he thinks the future of log homes is headed. Below,...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Nov 19, 2024 | News, Testing Updates, Thermal Mass Performance
As many of you know, log and timber homes present unique challenges, especially regarding energy efficiency. Energy codes being drafted now are tailored for conventional home-building techniques and don’t consider the thermal mass properties of wood—leaving log and...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Jun 28, 2024 | Conferences, News, Thermal Mass Performance
Wood and timber industry leaders and researchers gathered in Knoxville, Tennessee, from June 4 to 6 for the Forest Products Society Conference. Below are the highlights from changing building codes and standards and the role of research and collaboration to preparing...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Apr 19, 2024 | Passive House Design, Thermal Mass Performance
Passive solar building design uses the sun’s energy to heat and cool buildings without an active mechanical system. Incorporating these building strategies into your home’s design can help you save on energy costs, create a more sustainable structure, and keep you...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Mar 13, 2024 | News, Thermal Mass Performance, Uncategorized
Join us at the 2024 Forest Products Society International Conference The FPS 2024 IC is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating the development and application of technical knowledge that will enable its attendees to derive maximum benefit from renewable wood-based...
by Sarah Spoelstra | Feb 20, 2024 | Testing Updates, Donations, Thermal Mass Performance
Getting Log and Timber Homes Up to Code Log and timber homes present unique challenges, especially when it comes to proving their energy efficiency. Energy codes being drafted now are tailored for conventional home-building techniques and don’t take into...
