Building materials

Building materials

21 July 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: The Passivhaus Standard

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materials

13 July 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Great News! Renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program Announced Today!

by Jessica Langlois

Building systemsDrummond House PlansProfessional ServicesBuilding materials

13 July 2011

Keeping Water Out of Buildings

by Jessica Langlois

Recycling, composting & wasteBuilding systemsHealth & securityBuilding materials

10 June 2011

How to Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansEnvironmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materials

Updated on 10 March 2015

8 Reasons Why New Homes Beat Used Homes Every Time

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalTechnology & home innovationEnvironmental issuesHome addition & remodelingTips & tricksBuilding materials

Updated on 23 February 2015

What is the “R-2000” Standard of New Home Ratings?

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansConstruction methodsTechnology & home innovationBuilding materials

Updated on 23 February 2015

Understanding energy efficiency – A house is a system

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materials

11 April 2011

What, exactly, IS composite decking?

by Jessica Langlois

DIY projectsOutdoor LivingBuilding materials

7 April 2011

EnerGuide Rating for New Homes

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesBuilding systemsBuilding materials

Updated on 25 February 2015

Product Innovation: Kerdi-Board – What you don’t see could inspire you!

by Jessica Langlois

Room by roomHealth & securityDIY projectsHome addition & remodelingTechnology & home innovationBuilding materials

7 February 2011

Captured: The Ruins of Detroit

by Yves Carignan

Finance & legalHealth & securityBuilding materials

2 February 2011

Up on the roof: Those darn ice dams

by Jessica Langlois

Building systemsHealth & securityDIY projectsMaintenance home & gardenBuilding materials

Updated on 23 February 2015

Earthquake awareness – tips to prepare for ‘the big one’

by Jessica Langlois

Health & securityMaintenance home & gardenTips & tricksBuilding materials

Updated on 23 February 2015

How to choose green building materials

by Jessica Langlois

Outdoor LivingRecycling, composting & wasteEnvironmental issuesDrummond House PlansFurniture & accessoriesBuilding materials

18 January 2011

Architectural Tourism – Harbin International Festival of Ice and Snow

by Jessica Langlois

Lighting IdeasBuilding materials

11 January 2011

Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansLighting IdeasHealth & securityBuilding materials

Updated on 23 February 2015

We want your natural corks!

by Jessica Langlois

Architectural TrendsFurniture & accessoriesEnvironmental issuesRoom by roomBuilding materials

Updated on 18 March 2026

Holiday Parody – On the 7th day of building… seven trucks a-pouring!

by Jessica Langlois

Drummond House PlansBuilding materials

Updated on 10 March 2015

Holiday Parody – On the 6th day of building…6 Formers Forming!

by Jessica Langlois

Health & securityProfessional ServicesFinance & legalBuilding materials

Updated on 25 February 2015

Fireplace Maintenance and Safety

by Jessica Langlois

Maintenance home & gardenBuilding systemsHealth & securityBuilding materials