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GBA spoke with former Biden administration climate policy advisor to discuss what transpired in 2025 and why there still may be cause for hope.

Hi all.  First time poster.I am preparing to begin on my new home.  It will be ICF construction in north-central Florida.  Temps can be as high as 105, and as…

Hello, I will be insulating my basement walls to add some basic livable space. 1920's colonial with poured concrete walls and floor, very dry with no water intrusion, efflorescence etc.…

Residential construction projects involve a series of coordinated steps, from initial demolition to final cleanup. While homeowners tend to focus on visible milestones like framing, finishes, and inspections, waste removal…

Climate zone 4A:
I am nearing the end of a major kitchen renovation. Pre-renovation, one of the two HVAC supply vents blew directly under the kitchen sink base and out a…

Waste removal usually becomes relevant at the very beginning of a residential construction project. Demolition, tear-outs, and site preparation generate the highest volume of debris in the shortest amount of…

Planning to prevent heat loss and ice dams

Greetings,We are having some electrical work done and the electrician cut some pretty big holes into an exterior wall.  This is a late 1970s home, but the area where the work…

I'm grateful to be on this site, and am hopeful someone may have a recommendation for this project. Quick background:Climate zone 5A, Upstate NYc. 1900 houseBalloon framedNo Soffits on house, so…

This is my first post….after lurking around the internet and doing things the hard way I figured I would ask a question in this community which from everything I have…

I have a like new HRV that never got to be installed, it's from a brand comparable to Zehnder, almost 200 cfm, runs very quiet. Is there anywhere akin to…

Im trying to help my girlfriends dad out. He ran all his exhausts with schedule 40 pvc pipe instead of ductwork. He connected the inline fans and an additional damper…

I am considering installing a radiant barrier to keep the vented attic cool. Attic is sealed and well insulated. Will the radiant provide any value to keep the ulitity bills…

Ready to Upgrade Your Home With These Simple Zero-Waste Swaps?Here's the truth: you don't need to gut your entire house to live sustainably. Small adjustments create bigger ripple effects than…

Hi all againWhile trying to detail my plans, I will be doing a vented overroof which on its face is stragithforward.I cannot come up with a plan for detailing the…

Are Custom Metal Connectors the Missing Link in High-Performance Building Envelopes?A builder-to-builder Q&A on stopping hidden thermal losses with smarter, stamped hardware.Do small metal clips really matter for whole-house energy…

Passive House projects demand a different workflow—one where architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors collaborate early to reduce risk, improve performance, and create repeatable success.

I’m working on plans for a rebuild after a total loss house fire turned forest fire.3300sq/ft house (41x45) with 1000sq/ft attached garage (33x33). 2 story with garage and main level…

Hi allThought I had it all figured out, but still struggling on one detail for my over roof.If you want the cliffnotes of my question and to stop reading--For climate…

We are building a new home and are nearing the flooring stage. We are finding that there are multiple places where the new subfloor is unlevel. We think this is…