Indoor Air Quality

Title 24 Airtightness: Why Compliance Still Misses Performance

Title 24 Airtightness: Why Compliance Still Misses Performance

by Enrico Bonilauri - June 9, 2026
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The Compliance vs. Performance Gap California likes to present Title 24 as a national leader. On paper, that sounds plausible. The code is long, technical, and full of mandates. But once you read it closely, the picture changes. The newest……

Architectural Design
What if buildings could make us healthier?

What if buildings could make us healthier?

by Dilianny Espinoza - May 4, 2026
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What if buildings could make us healthier? We track steps, calories, heart rates—so why not architecture? When we talk about improving buildings, the conversation is usually cosmetic or mechanical: add a plant here, throw in some double glazing, maybe upgrade the……

Architectural Design
Get Ready: Summer Building Science Presentations Are Here!

Get Ready: Summer Building Science Presentations Are Here!

by Enrico Bonilauri - May 23, 2025
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Emu’s Summer Presentations Calendar Join us this Summer for a great series of free in-depth webinars and in-person social events. Deepen your knowledge of building science and Passive House and building science, and network with other professionals across the U.S.……

Emu News
Meet the Mechanical Ventilation System

Meet the Mechanical Ventilation System

by Enrico Bonilauri - October 12, 2015
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With this article, we’d like to cover a topic that is very important for both comfort and energy efficiency of buildings: the ventilation of the house. Unfortunately, this matter is as important as it is unknown to most people.

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