Wildfire Smoke Filter Isn’t Enough: How to Really Protect Indoor Air

Wildfire smoke is back in the headlines, and it’s not going away. Smoke drifting down from Canadian wildfires has blanketed New York City, New Jersey, Boston, and much of the East Coast, affecting millions of people. Out West, builders in……

Title 24 Airtightness: Why Compliance Still Misses Performance

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……

What if buildings could make us healthier?

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……

Get Ready: Summer Building Science Presentations Are Here!

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.……

Meet the Mechanical Ventilation System

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.