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Is a Geothermal Heat Pump Worth It? My Net Zero Home
Now more than ever, it is crucial for designers and specifiers to consider a new home’s energy usage,…
Galvalume Metal Roof Review, A Good Choice?
Matt's number one choice for roofs in Central Texas is metal. In this video he'll tell you all the reasons why he thinks Metal is a better choice than asphalt shingles or tile.
Factory Framing Passive House Walls – “Build Original Series” Episode 1
This Original Series is Sponsored by -
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Nathan Kischel's Building Company - https://purehaus.ca/
Join us as we tune into Episode 1 of our FIRST Build Original Series - “High Performance Canada” with host https://www.instagram.com/nate_kisch/ - Nathan visits job sites around British Columbia to learn how other builders and architects are addressing high performance construction, and the BC Energy Step Code. There are so many innovators across the country, and we hope to see them all detail by detail in this 5 Part Series!
In this Episode, David Arnott from https://www.starkarchitecture.com/ graciously opens his shop doors to show us around https://www.tagpanels.com/ multi-step manufacturing process.
5 Years Solar Panel Review – Is It Worth the investment?
In this 5 years solar panel review Matt Ferrell talks about his return on investment after installing solar…
3 Spray Foam Problems
Is Spray foam good enough for high performance air sealing?
Jordan takes a look at a few reasons why spray foam might not get you the air sealing performance you were hoping for.
Thinking about Using A Heat Pump on your Next Building Project?
Are heat pumps truly versatile, efficient, and great for both heating and cooling, or is it just a…
Is a crawlspace foundation a good choice for your next build?
Why don’t we build more with suspended ground floors and crawl spaces underneath our houses and buildings? This…
A Decade of Disappointment: A Review of My Solar Hot Water Installation Experience.
A decade ago, I invested in solar hot water technology, expecting to not only reduce my carbon footprint…
Is it time to seriously consider 3D printed homes?
The Truth About 3D Printed Homes. 3D printing may reshape the world canvas for good. Like many inventions, 3D printed homes been hyped up over the last few years. Like the Icon 3D printed homes in Austin, Texas. But what if I told you that Italian architects designed the world’s first 3D printed house out of dirt…yep, dirt. Clearly, the hype hasn’t bitten the dust yet.