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Editor’s note: The following article originally appeared in Fine Homebuilding Magazine, issue 245, September 2014. While some products and code requirements have evolved since its original publication, the core building science principles discussed here remain fundamental to creating safe, durable, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes. For more than 30 years, I’ve worked with dozens of weatherization […]
Seven State Clean Energy Programs Win National Leadership Awards The Clean Energy States Alliance recognized innovative initiatives across five states for advancing grid reliability, equity and consumer protection. By Jesse Jacobs July 31, 2026 Seven state-administered clean energy initiatives spanning five states have been selected as recipients of the 2026 State Leadership in Clean Energy […]
Mouser Electronics Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio Through Global Agreement with Red Lion by HMS Networks Bisinfotech
DFactory: The Leading Industry 4.0 Innovation Hub in Southern Europe / TurullSørensen Arquitectos ArchDaily
Festo opens first India automation experience centre in Noida to support Industry 4.0 adoption CRN Asia
As businesses grow, maintaining consistency becomes increasingly difficult. Different employees perform tasks in different ways, errors become more frequent, and customer expectations are harder to meet. Without standardized processes, even successful organizations can struggle with inefficiencies and inconsistent results. That’s why process standardization has become a competitive advantage—and why it’s at the core of an […]
Guest Blogs Historic masonry buildings present unique challenges for high-performance retrofits. Here’s how one project balanced preservation, airtightness, moisture control, and thermal performance to achieve EnerPHit certification. By Michael Ingui | July 31, 2026 Image: NYC DOB The key to successful Passive House retrofits, particularly in historic buildings, is achieving a high level of craftsmanship […]
I am in Northern Virginia and recently completed an integrated attic-insulation and HVAC project on my townhouse. I would appreciate input from people with building-science and residential HVAC-design experience. The original project included: Removal of the existing attic-floor insulation; Installation of open-cell spray foam at the roofline and other exterior attic boundaries; Aeroseal duct sealing; […]