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...