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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recently put forth a proposal that would require new or modified critical infrastructure standards (CIP, i.e. critical infrastructure protections) to address the growing risks posed by malicious actors seeking to compromise the reliable operation of the bulk-power system. The proposal would direct the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) […]
The Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency recently made a collection of significant announcements impacting its structure and focus, as well as to update some key industrial control system advisories. First, CISA announced that it is continuing to see active exploitation of internet-accessible operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) devices used in Water and Wastewater […]
Tash Harris and Kevin Kershisnik chat Industry 4.0 classes at CWC [LISTEN] County 10 News
The PGH organization (and all those behind the discussions) has done excellent work in pointing people toward workable solutions and goals for safe, durable, resilient, comfortable, efficient, and affordable residential housing. Mostly, the focus is on single family housing. And while much of the design advice is pertinent to all residential housing, it seems to me that […]
Ah, who can resist the ambiance of a crackling fire! Well, it turns out quite a few can. Whether to use a fireplace or not is a controversial topic in building science. The main problem is that a typical wood-burning fireplace actually has a net cooling effect on a home. (And that applies also to […]
I previously asked about 2×8 walls and a cathedral ceiling in this post https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/whats-the-good-enough-wall-assembly-under-cedar-shingles Context is: DC area of Maryland (Climate Zone 4). We are using cedar shingles (WRC) for siding, the shingles will be installed over classic slicker by B. Obodyke, applied over Henry Blueskin VP100 applied to the 1/2″ 5 ply plywood sheathing. […]