Universal Design recognizes that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to design and construction. By incorporating Universal Design into the built environment, we can accommodate for the widest variety of people, regardless of their limitations.

Air quality, acoustics, and thermal comfort are just some of the critical elements to consider when assessing the indoor environmental quality of a building. But how are these characteristics measured in schools,

To advance our knowledge of kitchen ventilation, we invited building scientist and ventilation expert, Dr. Iain Walker, from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to discuss strategies for controlling byproducts associated with cooking.

On this episode of Buildings and Beyond, we talk with building enclosures expert, Bill Zoeller. Bill shares some strategies that professionals should consider when designing and constructing building enclosures and high-performance wall assemblies.

The electrification of buildings has become a growing trend in both residential and commercial sectors. Consumers that combine energy efficiency measures with newer heat-pump technologies can reduce both their utility bills and their carbon emissions.

By incorporating new strategies in design and construction, Tim McDonald explains the top three things developers, designers, and builders should think about when creating quality, efficient, and affordable housing.

Today we are talking to David Unger, Founder of Sentient Buildings and an expert in the strategy and implementation of IoT technologies that help to create smarter buildings.

Sri discusses ways to maximize a home’s value by taking advantage of incentives, enhancing existing infrastructure, and making the key decisions that may benefit your family’s health and comfort for years come.

Mainstream demand for highly efficient, resilient, and cost-effective buildings is greater than ever before. More people are looking to integrate zero energy design and construction strategies without having to sacrifice modern conveniences and amenities.

Air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) are a booming business. In the Northeast, manufacturers report that sales of residential systems have increased by 25-35% per year over the past 5-10 years. We’ve seen more and more systems being installed in all types of ...