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- Environmental
Here in Massachusetts, the demand for sustainable energy building projects is on a significant rise. With environmental concerns and energy efficiency becoming paramount, selecting the right architect for such projects is crucial. A valuable resource in this quest is Boston ...
- Recycled insulation materials
In the realm of sustainable building, the choice of insulation materials plays a pivotal role. Not only does insulation impact a building’s energy efficiency, but it also has significant environmental implications. This article aims to clarify the differences between recycled ...
- Environmental|Net Zero|Passive House
In the picturesque Hudson River Valley, a remarkable transformation is underway, led by the visionary team at River Architects. Their latest project, the renovation of an 1840’s blacksmith shop in Cold Spring, NY, into a Net Zero certified architectural studio, ...
- Ventilation
In the quest for energy-efficient homes, insulation stands as a formidable champion, slashing heating and cooling bills while keeping our living spaces comfortable. But there’s a lesser-known challenge: the need for fresh, clean air. This is the modern homeowner’s conundrum ...
- Rigid insulation panels
Rigid insulation, a type of thermal insulation, is primarily designed to resist heat flow and provide a protective barrier between the external environment and a building’s interior. Comprised of panels made from various materials, such as expanded or extruded polystyrene, ...
- Environmental
Improving home insulation is cost-effective, saving homeowners an average of 15% on heating and cooling or 11% on total energy costs by sealing air leaks and insulating attics, floors over crawl spaces, and accessible basement rim joists (to 2012 standards), ...
- Passive House
The Passive House movement began in the late 1980’s in Europe as a set of voluntary standards to massively reduce the energy requirements of residential and commercial buildings. The initial designs evolved from “superinsulation” designs in North America that were ...
- Energy Credits
Massachusetts has many programs promoting residential energy efficiency, and the passage of the IRA act in 2022 has expanded the funding and the complexity of those offerings. It can be difficult to navigate all of the information on the internet. ...
- Continuous Insulation
Continuous insulation (CI) in the context of home building is a layer of insulation that is installed without any thermal breaks. This means that the insulation is continuous around the entire building envelope, including the walls, roof, and foundation. CI ...
