Videos

Video describing traditional 2x4 16 inch on center framing versus advanced framing with 2x6 stud walls at 24 inch on center, insulated corners and headers, wall stud-ceiling joist alignment, etc. providing a strong wall with more room for insulation.

Video describing what thermal mass is and answering some frequently asked questions about how to utilize it in Alaska.

Video describing how to properly install the OPTIMA insulation system.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs on managing heat transfer in the forms of radiation, convection, and conduction within the building envelope.

Video from Home Innovation Research Labs showing how to correctly install brick cladding on exterior walls with a drainage cavity behind it for moisture prevention.

Video showing a mock wall assembly used in Hammer and Hand’s passive houses.

Video describing the EPS foam used to insulate the exterior of a passive house.

Video describing the high-performance building details of a new home construction project.

Video describing a technique to insulate walls to a higher R-value using a foam board on the exterior side.

Video describing how walls in cold climates must address three key issues: air leakage, moisture movement, and conductive heat losses.