Expert advice on how home insulation works to save energy. By slowing or reducing the movement of heat through the walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors of a house, insulation gets the most out of your energy dollars.
Insulating your home can be one of the most cost-effective energy efficiency measures you can take. In addition, wellinsulated homes can be more comfortable to live in and the resale value may be higher than an equal but poorly insulated home. There are many options to choose from when considering adding insulation to a home and understanding some basic concepts about insulation can help you make the right decision for your situation. This fact sheet covers: how insulation works; how to determine existing levels of insulation; recommended levels of insulation for different spaces; different types of insulation; and financial and other considerations.
Learn how to purchase, customize, and assemble a Mighty Small Homes prefab small house kit, including our How-to Guide with step-by-step instructions.
Gustafs Gpod is the mobile workspace combining fantastic acoustics and beautiful design. Both a space for undisturbed work, and a meeting room for up to four persons. The world class sound absorption obstructs the sound from the outside, and no one will intercept your conversation from the outside. Perfect for tasks that requires your concentration or when making important decisions.
Adding home insulation is the single most cost-effective way to reduce home heating costs in winter, and coming costs in summer.
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After spending six months transforming a school bus into a house on wheels, couple Tanya Nestoruk and Arya Touserkani are now living every traveller’s dream, exploring the United States, Canada, and Mexico, in their newly transformed house on wheels. Tanya, an environmental educator, and Arya, a photographer, were already very familiar with nomadic life in a small space. They worked remotely while enjoying life on the road in a 55-square-foot van. Still, space was an issue. Their desire for more of it led them to purchase a 2003 International school bus in Vancouver, Canada, for $7,200. It was being retired
When the owners of an old wood-framed building say that they’re doing a “gut rehab job,” that usually means that they’re demolishing the lath-and-plaster walls to expose the studs — the first step of renovation work that usually includes new wiring, new plumbing, and new insulation.
For his renovation of a 200 year old farmhouse, Alex Wilson tries out the greenest insulations on the market
When building a new home, your insulation strategy should be part of the design process, not a last-minute decision.
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Research over, it's crunch time in Sue's house, as materials are delivered, builders are educated in new eco techniques and wall insulation is fitted
Utilizing real wood veneer, Gustafs Linear Rib System integrates a Quick-Up installation system which gives a reliable, labor-saving and attractive interior fin
Located in Komazawa, Tokyo, K-House is one of Hugo Kohno Architect Associates latest works. Acting like a thermos, the construction of the home takes into
Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to their ability to naturally cool buildings and reduce energy costs.
What does asbestos look like? This Bob Vila guide can help you identify asbestos in its many forms so you can live in a safe and healthy home.
Victorian villa redesigned by Scenario Architecture, situated in London, United KIngdom.
The room-in-room systems by König + Neurath create undisturbed working and meeting areas that can be changed at any time. Find out more!
A converted carport acts as an office for 4-5 people, and can be transformed into a secondary suite if needed one day.
A minimalist, low-energy house in the British capital has been artfully crafted by Architecture For London
Adding a layer of rigid-foam insulation to the outside of a poured concrete foundation saves energy, but it raises a key question: What's the best way of protecting and finishing…
Spray-polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation, growing in popularity, is under scrutiny from EPA. What's a homeowner or builder to do?
Framery One - The world’s most advanced soundproof office pod Framery One sets a new industry standard for what a soundproof pod is capable of. Optimized for video and designed for focus...
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Image 6 of 26 from gallery of House S / Yonder – Architektur Und Design. Photograph by Brigida González
A Florida attorney cites an "avalanche" of complaints from homeowners about toxic effects of spray polyurethane foam and says that complaints have been filed in federal courts in a half-dozen…
Secure your home's longevity with expert foundation repair in OKC. Prevent pests, moisture and structural damage to ensure a safe, stable living environment.
Image 15 of 20 from gallery of BURO Kazakhstan Office / Levelstudio. Courtesy of Levelstudio
The Distillery is a co-working space in Brno, Czech Republic, featuring unfinished walls, ageing ceiling beams and a drinks bar in a disused elevator shaft.
Tackling an interior previously defined by dark and divided space, the practice has reinvigorated this Fitzroy warehouse.
Sculptor and then some Gidon Bing opens the door to his home studio. Downstairs, Beneath his family home in Auckland’s Eastern Bays.
how to insulate your van conversion. Meet Duke our new van we are converting. here is an easy guide to installing insulation to your van.
