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Hey All,I've seen mixed info on this so hoping this group could help me out.Details:- Exterior air barrier is taped zip- Cold climate zone 6- As such, adding a smart…

I'm interested in a flangeless, direct to concrete installation for windows and doors on my ICF single-family build. What do you think of this detail overall?It's apparently both tighter and…

Hi all,I'm wondering if there is a way that I could improve the insulation at the rim joists of my 1966 home in Toronto, Canada (Climate Zone 5a, I think).…

Location: Rubenstein Building, Room 414AB, 79 JFK St., Cambridge

Since the dawn of the atomic age, humanity has struggled with the inherent duality of atomic fission, with its awesome power to either benefit or obliterate life on earth. Waves of optimism and despair have been driven by the threat of the proliferation of nuclear weapons and their possible use, and by the hopes of a prodigious carbon-free energy source that has stumbled and lost public confidence in the process.... Read more about A New Nuclear Age?

When setting up ductwork for an ERV/HRV, can you achieve a "exhaust ducted" system by attaching stale air return towards the end (closest to the vent) of an existing HVAC…

I’m likely going to use a wall air conditioner in my build. However, I’d like to remove it during the winters. Is there a way to frame and seal the opening…

Hello, I was hoping to get some feedback before jumping in to this. I would like to insulate my 2-car garage, and I think my requirements slightly more unique than…

The Weatherization Business Lab aims to grow the next generation of home-efficiency experts

I'm trying to see if there is a way I can simulate a blower door to generate drafts and find air leaks. I'm not looking to generate a ach50 score.Would…

Hi, In my basement I have double 2x6 sill plates sitting on a CMU foundation. There is no gasket between the CMU and sill plates. After a major rain, I notice…

Hello everyone.  I inspect homes and produce residential construction related educational content in Alaska's climate zone 8.  Occasionally I come across situations that I'd be very appreciative of input.  This…

I’ve been looking for answers on this forum and have come across a few solutions but not really any that fit my exact situation. We are planning to have a…

GBA won't let me see previously asked questions for some reason, so please excuse the double post, as I had another thread about air sealing windows.For our fiberglass Pella windows,…

We installed a ducted heat pump in December, using the existing ducting ( in an unheated basement) that was installed 20 years ago for an oil-fired boiler and central air…

I'm curious if anybody has any specific info on federal or state (Massachusetts) tax credits available for owner-builders for building a PGH.We purchased some land years ago, then built our…

Hello,I am considering the details for horizontal rainscreen strapping for 7/8 thick spruce for either board on board or reverse board and batten.  I understand that some folks are just…

My house is in zone 6 and is 125 years old with old growth true dimension lumber.I followed the recommended retrofit, cut and cobble, insulation recommendations using rigid foam and…

Location: Harvard Art Museums 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge

Join Madeline Murphy Turner for an introduction to a recent installation, Drawn to Earth: Contemporary Art and Environment in the Americas, which features more than 15 artworks from the collections, many of which are new acquisitions. Turner will delve into how and why contemporary artists across the Americas use drawing to contend with topics of the land, territory, and ecological crises—all while pushing the medium’s boundaries into the realms of conceptual and performance art.

This gallery talk is part of our New on View series, highlighting recent gallery installations and...

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Location: Massachusetts Hall, Harvard University, Cambridge

The Food 4 Thought Festival is a one-of-a-kind innovative food conference bringing together students from global universities to envision the future of the food system. Over the course of three days, F4T 2025 will feature speakers, thought leaders, researchers, food vendors, and companies from across Boston and around the world. Through impactful panels, workshops, and fairs, the festival aims to give students the tools and knowledge to help shape the future of food to be more sustainable, equitable, healthy, and cruelty-free. Register by March 31st to secure your tickets!

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I’m currently in the design phase of building my home in Maine, with the goal of creating a place where I can comfortably live for the next 30+ years.I'm collaborating…