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Fiberglass Insulation

Sustainable Materials – Fiberglass Insulation Last week we started a series of blog posts on insulation starting with cellulose, this week we continue our discussion turning our attention to fiberglass. Advantages of Fiberglass Insulation Fiberglass insulation is one of the most popular and cost-effective types of insulation available in the market. Fiberglass insulation has been…
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Using less Steel

Using less steel – Replacing steel I-beams In previous blogs we’ve discussed the how unsustainable concrete and steel are; both release huge amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere – indeed they are two of the most polluting industries in existence. In previous blog post, we’ve looked at a couple of ways that we can significantly…
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Frost Protected Shallow Foundation

More using less concrete – Frost Protected Shallow Foundation In our discussion of the hidden costs of traditional building practices, we’ve seen how much we use concrete and steel in many homes in America. In our last blog (Using less concrete), we looked at one way we can reduce the amount of concrete used by…
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Using less concrete

The last couple of weeks, we’ve discussed the hidden cost of traditional building practices, specifically looking at unstainable concrete and steel. Both materials emit huge amounts of carbon dioxide during the production process. If we care about being green and sustainable, we must think about using less concrete and steel. During the previous blog, we…
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Unsustainable Steel – The Hidden Cost of Traditional Home Construction

Steel Continuing with our discussion about the many hidden costs of traditional building construction. In this third post, let’s look at unsustainable steel. Steel is one of the world’s most important engineering and construction materials. There is a lot of steel in our homes, it’s so ubiquitous that we rarely even think about it. It’s…
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Unsustainable Concrete – The Hidden Cost of Traditional Home Construction

This week we are continuing our discussion about the many hidden costs of traditional building construction. In this second post, let’s look at unsustainable concrete. Sustainable building The modern housing industry is so unstainable in so many ways – it’s difficult to even know where to start. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)…
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Hidden Costs of Traditional Home Construction

This week, we are starting a series of blogs exploring the many hidden costs of traditional building construction. In this first post, let’s look at energy efficiency. Thermal cameras show heat loss Using an infrared camera (also known as thermal imaging camera), it’s easy to see the heat lost through a building’s walls and roof.…
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Passive House: From European Concept to Colorado Reality

What is the Passive House Concept? Passive House is a construction concept that seeks to create buildings that are truly energy efficient, comfortable, affordable, and ecological all at the same time. Passive House buildings typically use up to 90% less energy than comparable traditional buildings. Homeowners frequently praise their Passive Houses for their high level…
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Green and Sustainable

Difference between Green and Sustainable People very often use the terms Green and Sustainable interchangeably. We see the terms everywhere, from corporate advertising to government policies. But in fact, they do not mean the same thing. Understanding the difference is important for anyone who wants to be an informed consumer. Both terms aim to reduce…
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Embodied energy and operational energy

There two types of energy to consider in the lifespan of any building, the operational energy and the embodied energy. What are those two types? Operational Energy Use According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in 2023, residential buildings consume 15% of the total energy use (primary energy¹ plus secondary energy²) in the United…
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