In part one; rainscreen and open joint cladding systems were discussed. Part two will focus on test standards determining the performance of cladding systems designed for the rainscreen principle.

Don’t be fooled, a rainscreen is much more than a cladding system that works well under wet conditions.

The energy saving contributions of thermal mass are well known but not always implemented in an ideal way.

Is there a future for coal fired power?

In December of this year, more than 190 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate a global agreement on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, laying the foundation to save the planet from what many believe will be a catastrophic and irreversible change in the Earth’s climate.

Will passive houses gain more momentum in the U.S.?

Hot water—practically for free.

Used shipping containers: the new farming frontier.

Trend, fad or crossing the chasm?

Do embodied energies deserve greater attention now that buildings are becoming “greener”?