Climate change / Discussions

How do you build a house ready for climate change?

...climate.  I would say the three big ones that apply to any climate, would be to choose a slab instead of a basement to avoid flooding, make sure it is well-insulated regardless of whether you are in a heating or cooling dominated climate, and make your house airtight. Airtightness plays a crucial role in energy efficie...

Posted by Mike Joyce May 6, 2021 Concept and design 1 response

What do you think of insulated T Studs in Canada?

...climate change impact rather than being 1,430 times worse. I would also wonder about the cost, since they don’t look cheap. We know it takes an investment to build a more efficient home, we just aren’t sure yet without knowing a price if that’s a wise investment in thermal performance. What I mean, is that the money it...

Posted by Lee Watt June 3, 2019 Wall assemblies - new construction 1 response