There are no clear policies for the two biggest IAQ hazards - carbon monoxide and... More
Instead of trying to create a separate business or division focusing on home performance, perhaps remodelers should incorporate the principles into all their work. If there are incentive programs that help offset some costs, thatís a nice bonus, but home performance remodeling can provide long-term benefits for everyone involved. More
BPI standards assure energy-efficiency upgrade information is accurately valued for the home sales process. More
Renovation maintains the lines of this classic design while enhancing its connection to the outdoors. More
For retired home performance expert Ed Voytovich, the core of home performance is understanding that the home is a system where everything is interdependent. More
It's all fine and dandy if home energy ratings are accurate. But what if the ratings are bogus? More
Using the International Energy Conservation Code as a guide for improving existing buildings. More
Firing 72 barrels from a dozen "hail cannons," researchers sent some 10,000 ice balls onto the roof of a full-scale house. It was the first-ever indoor hailstorm, designed to evaluate how well roofing and other building materials can withstand the ravages of a full-blown hailstorm. More
In Portland, Ore., Neil Kelly's home performance division sees 109% annualized growth in six years. More
