Category: Materials

    • Four Choices Toward More Sustainable Living

      Sustainable living isn’t just a good idea — it’s something for which we all have to share responsibility. Climate change continues to threaten our way of life, and if we don’t accept that responsibility and adapt our lifestyles, we will have no one to blame but ourselves. It may seem like there’s little the individual…

    • Small Spaces, Big Changes

      One of the many ways we can reduce our impact on the environment is to minimize the amount of space we require for day-to-day living. Fewer belongings in less space need less energy to maintain. Though adopting smaller living spaces may pose some initial challenges, transitioning to a more minimalist lifestyle is less complicated than…

    • Which Renovations Add Value to a Home?

      There are many different reasons to remodel or renovate a home, but most typically, people will consider a remodel if they plan to sell in the near future. Some remodeling projects can dramatically increase a home’s market value — but not all. Carefully considering which renovations to make before putting a home up for sale…

    • Solar Panels That Make Electricity at Night

      Solar Panels That Make Electricity at Night are Finally Here – And They’re Cheap and Don’t Need Batteries

    • Plant derived plastic option!

    • Passive House Design Principles for New or Existing Homes

      Passive House Design Principles for New or Existing Homes

      When using cavity insulation, the framing material can still transmit energy through a process called thermal bridging. Thermal bridging detracts from energy efficiency and is especially problematic when metal framing is used. Continuous insulation, the more efficient system, can counteract this effect. It refers to a single continuous layer of insulation wrapping an entire structure.