A thought after watching the classic American comedy “Runaway Bride”. It was shot in a beautiful town called Berlin in Worcester County, Maryland. The cute blue house in the movie reminded me of our conversation about the rental unit.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About The [Perfect Wall]? /
A perfect wall is a concept in building science. This wall consists of four control layers to form a continuous barrier around the dwelling structure. This article gives a brief introduction to what a perfect wall is and how we can implement it.
Read MoreA Talk on Visioning Your Interior Design /
This early spring, I had the privilege to help Tiffany tidy up her place. Since she is returning to work in downtown DC and re-visioning her dining space. Here are the six priciples I suggest to start her own interior project.
Read MoreDesigning Space for Well-being /
Both Biophilia design and Neurasthenics have been implemented and studied for years. This article explored how a intentional design could gain LEED certification and support our health and wellbeing.
Read MoreSnow Hill, A talk on Gothic Revival Style House /
What are so called Gothic Revival Houses? I had a good time watching the Historic Preservation Committee’s livestream with Tifanny and sharing my study notes with her.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About School's IAQ Management Plan /
Green School recently published this IAQ management plan. It is intended to provide integrated resources for school staff better manage their learning enviroenment.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Thermal Break? /
From a building science perspective, the building envelope is not merely a 2-dimensional surface. It consists of numerous materials to meet the owner's program. This article walks you through fundamental concepts when designing a building's thermal envelope.
Read MoreWhat You Need To Know About Mechanical Ventilation For Your Single-Family Home? /
Ventilation is a critical component when designing a home with good indoor air quality. This article highlights recommendations from ASHRAE62.2 and IRC. It is also helpful for homeowners who want to pursue LEEDv4.1 Single Family certification.
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