Over the last few years, we have seen a huge increase in demand on architects, builders, and government legislation to increase the thermal efficiency of our homes, making them well-insulated and ...

“Passive house” can rank pretty far up the list of inadvertently misleading phrases. Realizing the momentous energy-saving potential of this approach requires plenty of active effort on the part of ...

To read more about indoor air quality from Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes, go to the author's website. The planet is heating up, faster than we thought it would. As this chapter ...

[Marcel] thought – what if he had more control over his house ventilation system? You could add some nifty features, such as automatically ventilating your house in the mornings when everyone’s away, ...

For the astute property investor, every element of a building contributes to its overall value, risk profile, and appeal. While aspects like location, structural integrity, and aesthetic finish are ...

When winter comes around and the heating bills start rolling in, it only makes sense to start exploring ways to help reduce your energy costs at home. Of course, you can try out all kinds of tricks ...