Building new is an opportunity for healthier, indoor-air-quality. Many construction decisions influence the health of indoor-air. We always include balanced outdoor-air ventilation, account for indoor pollution sources, and recommend materials meeting the needs of the chemically sensitive.
Smart indoor-air-quality is the most important measure for health in your home, and we are among the most important builders to choose for this hidden level of quality.Building science works mostly hidden, behind the finishes and surfaces that we touch and see. Modern levels of insulation demand more air-sealing to be effective and better weather barriers, to resist water damage and moisture problems.
Our blogs and nationally published articles highlight important hidden craftsmanship including; rain-screens, passive-solar-design, and water-resistant window installations. We are building science experts, incorporating best practices in everything we build. The building envelope encompasses the thermal and weather barriers to the ground and outside world.
Smart indoor-air-quality is the most important measure for health in your home, and we are among the most important builders to choose for this hidden level of quality.Building science works mostly hidden, behind the finishes and surfaces that we touch and see. Modern levels of insulation demand more air-sealing to be effective and better weather barriers, to resist water damage and moisture problems.
Our blogs and nationally published articles highlight important hidden craftsmanship including; rain-screens, passive-solar-design, and water-resistant window installations. We are building science experts, incorporating best practices in everything we build. The building envelope encompasses the thermal and weather barriers to the ground and outside world.
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Our primary business is custom home building. We specialize in building science best practices and energy-efficient homes with exceptional indoor-air quality. We work with architects and clients to help build people better homes. Control over indoor-air, energy-efficiency and durability is dependent on smart design, and educated attention to building envelope details.
We offer a unique set of skills and knowledge to those seeking an intelligent build. Most custom builders and code departments are behind in their knowledge and enforcement of international code minimums and building science best practices. Current recommended levels of thermal performance and outdoor-air ventilation minimums are being ignored by code authorities and most builders.
We first recommend hiring the right professional architect. Seek designers with passive-solar-design and energy-efficient building envelope experience. We prefer collaboration with clients and designers for custom solutions. For those with simple needs and small space requirements, our Springtime Cottage and consulting services are a good fit for many projects.
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Joan Pennington
Jan 11, 2020
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