AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoHow Breathable Should Facades Be? Exploring Permeability and Impermeability in Building Envelopesarchdaily.com - Maria-Cristina FlorianThe main role of architecture is to create structures that protect us from the environment and create spaces that are safe and comfortable for all …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAn increasingly popular house-cooling technique is actually thousands of years old — here’s how it worksthecooldown.com - Laurelle StelleOne of the most straightforward ways to integrate nature into a human-made building is with a green roof — a roof that has a layer of plants growing …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoScientists learn secrets to Roman concrete that’s kept structures standing for 2,000 years: ‘It sustains itself’thecooldown.com - Leo CollisThe answer to sustainable building could come in the form of a strange list of ingredients: bark, rice, beer, urine, and volcanic rock.As the …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoGreenville County students building tiny homes for big impact on homelessnesswyff4.com - Jamya ReedGREENVILLE, S.C. — Some Greenville County, South Carolina, students hope to go beyond making the grade by building tiny homes for a big impact on the …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPractice and theory: Algonquin launches degree in building conservationottawacitizen.com - Joanne LauciusAlgonquin College is launching a new program at its Perth campus that aims to produce a new generation of carpenter-philosophers. Those who complete …
AvatarBrian PattersonAvatarAvatarThis Prefab Builder Is Making Homes That Are Designed to Keep You Healthyverified_publisherdwell - Kelly DawsonDvele says it uses sustainable materials to build its residences, which come with air and water filtration systems you can monitor with an app. Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFor one week, can Canadians please talk about land instead of housing?canadiandimension.com - Colin Bruce AnthesBuild a house in Wainfleet. Build the identical house in downtown Toronto. Bring them both to market the same day. The “housing” is exactly the same, …
AvatarBrian PattersonAvatarAvatarPrefab Builder Blend Projects Makes Tiny Cabins and Full-Blown Homes Made of Healthy Materialsverified_publisherdwell - John TrujilloThe British Columbia company’s gable-sided residences start at $290 per square foot and prioritize finishes that are toxin-free. Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNet-Zero-Energy Homes Vs. Sustainable Homes: Key Differences - Green Home Buildergreenhomebuildermag.com - HannaDevelopers are setting their sights beyond merely building sustainably and now have their eyes on building cutting-edge net-zero-energy smart …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMillionaire Builds 99 Tiny Homes to Cut Homelessness in His Community–He Even Provides Jobs On Site for Themgoodnewsnetwork.org - Andy CorbleyAfter selling his company for eight figures to a competitor, one Canadian entrepreneur is using his profit to build a community of tiny homes for …
AvatarBrian PattersonFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThis stunning $4 million Toronto home is about as energy-efficient as it getsblogto.com - Misha GajewskiEnergy efficient homes and buildings have become more trendy then ever, and with Toronto already exhibiting signs of pending climate change, it's …