New House, Old Soul – Ep. 10 – Mechanicals
“Mechanicals” New House, Old Soul – Ep. 10 In today’s latest New House Old Soul episode we dive…
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Embarking on the journey updating a 120-year-old relocated house.
This beautiful 120 year old house was relocated from downtown Austin to Georgetown by local designer Claire Zinnecker. We'll show you today how to upgrade, insulate, and bring it back to life without ruining the character, foundation, and moving process!
Can Rockwool Insulation protect a house from Fire?
We go LIVE on Dallas's Good Morning Texas to put Rock Wool to the test!
Iron-Air Battery Technology: A Game-Changer for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Housing
Why Rust Batteries May Be the Future of Energy - While renewable energy sources like solar and wind have now become cheaper than fossil fuels, developing long-term energy storage is key to overcome their intermittency.
Modular building, serial, prefabricated building—the solution to the housing problem?
Housing stock is under pressure globally, rents are rising, and at the same time living space is becoming…
Beautiful Houses with Terrible Performance… How to AVOID This
At the inception of a new house-building project, aesthetics and layout tend to dominate client discussions. Rarely do…
Perovskite Solar Cells Could Be the Future of Energy
The Perovskite solar cell could be the future of energy. What if we could build solar panels using materials that aren't supply-limited and with a lower carbon process?
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 9 – 100-Year Window
Windows are the eyes of our buildings. They add a lot of character and serve an important function…
New House, Old Soul – Ep. 8 – Exterior Cladding
The growing trend of constructing identical, mass-produced houses has sparked concern among many. Instead of building vibrant, diverse…
What you need to know before getting a Tesla Powerwall
What you need to know before getting a Tesla Powerwall (first impressions and early review). There’s a few things I learned going through the installation process that might be useful if you’re thinking about getting a home battery installed.