Green Homes News

The Versatility of Restaurant Booths: Creating Functional and Stylish Spaces for Guests Welcome to the world of restaurant booths, where functional design meets stylish comfort to create the perfect dining…

In the pursuit of creating an energy-efficient home or office space, one often focuses on insulation, efficient appliances, and renewable energy sources. However, an often overlooked aspect of energy efficiency…

Spring is approaching! I am excited to get to work on some neglected areas of my garden and plant some new perennials. 

Hello All,I decided that we'll be insulated the garage floor and installing radiant tubing for "later".Since we'll have 2" of XPS between the concrete and the 6" of gravel; do…

In renovating a rowhouse in Philadelphia, I ran into problems with a drop ceiling in the two bedrooms, which are at the front and back of the house.I now plan…

I am insulating the ceiling of a rowhouse in Philadelphia.I am interested in using R-30 mineral wool.The insulation would be placed between the rafters, directly against the bottom of the…

Hi there,I'm designing a 4-season cottage just north of US climate area 7a (Kenora, Ontario, Canada), and attempting to get an R-60 roof.I've read up as much as possible here…

Have a small upstairs gas furnace, fits in a narrow, purpose-built closet. Ducted for 2nd floor.  Are there heat pumps on the market that would fit a small space like…

Subject: Seeking Durable Brush Seal for Alpine Climates and Bug DefenseHi Everyone,In search of a durable, high-quality brush seal strip for sliding doors, aimed at tackling two main challenges: enhancing…

Hi all, I'm looking for a reputable contractor to quote installing an air-source (possibly geothermal, but less likely) heat pump system to replace the gas-fired forced air/central AC system and…

Location: Online

"How air pollution impacts our brains", a panel discussion.

... Read more about How air pollution impacts our brains

Hello everyone, I am building a home that has cathedral ceilings and had a few questions. My rafters are 2x12s  and I am going to be installing smart baffles since I…

A renewed conversation about the intersection of cost-effectiveness and green building practices

Ekotrope seeks residential construction professionals to test its HERS-specific energy modeling rating system in a free trial

Hello,I am renovating our basement in our 1950's bungalow in Edmonton Alberta.  I am planning to insulate the interior side of the foundation wall with R10 Halo Interra rigid foam…

Hey everyone,I'm in Oakville, Ontario (Climate zone 5-6) and am wondering what the best solution for insulating this new build that's easy for the builder without resorting to spray foam.Should…

Someone on this forum recommended I look into Foamglas T3+ for roofing insulation that meets requirements for my unvented cathedral roof in fire country while fulfilling my desire to reduce…

I am insulating a 2x8 framed gable roof with board sheathing and asphalt shingle in zone 4A (Maryland)  no attic - ceiling will be open to a bedroom and a…

Hi, I am building a house in 4a, Southern Indiana, near Louisville KY.  It's a generally mild climate but gets cold (had a few days around 0,°F in January) and the…

Location: Zoom

"Apocalyptic Grief: Reckoning with Loss, Wrestling with Hope" with Matthew Ichihashi Potts, Professor of Christian Morals and Minister in the Memorial Church.

... Read more about Religion in Times of Earth Crisis