Better Multifamily Buildings
At Building Science Labs, we often discuss spray foam, and every time we do,...
Read MoreLarge Building Airtightness
As part of increasingly stringent building energy requirements, mandatory airtightness testing of large buildings...
Read MoreBalconies and Guards: Safe-Guard Your Railing Design
Balcony and guardrail failures continue to inform how design and construction phase decisions impact...
Read MoreFailing Forward: Learning from Forensic Investigations
Every building tells a story. When buildings or their components fail, the story is...
Read MoreDesign Considerations for Pre-1940s Steel Window Rehabilitation
Steel windows are a character-defining feature of many older buildings. Single-pane, rolled steel sash...
Read MoreEarly Stage Building Science
Buildings are a substantial energy consumer; they use approximately 30% of all energy in...
Read MoreEconomics of Mass Timber Construction
In this session, Lisa Podesto of Lendlease presents on the economics of mass timber...
Read MoreGoing Modular: Lessons Learned from High-Performance Affordable Housing
Can modular construction be an effective strategy for reaching high performance energy targets? Yes,...
Read MoreBuilding Enclosures for Mass Timber Buildings
In this session, Brian Hubbs of RDH Building Science provides insight into the role...
Read MoreHow to Plan and Build Multifamily Passive House for Less
New provincial and state codes will mandate higher energy performance and lower greenhouse gas...
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