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Insulation and soundproofing

Spray foam insulation: the hidden environmental costs of difficult removal

...alls and to make choices that truly support long-term environmental sustainability. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about spray foam insulation and its impact on indoor air quality and landfills. Find more pages about sustainable construction below an...

Heating with gas and oil

Natural gas vs propane, what is the difference and which is less harmful?

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about the difference between propane vs natural gas, learn more about sustainable home comfort, energy efficiency and how to reduce the carbon footprint of homes on the following pages and in the Ecohome Green Building ...

Real estate

Buying a home: Is a fixer-upper, new, or move-in-ready renovated property the best choice?

...ally an exciting and rewarding adventure. So, go forth and conquer, dear reader, and may you find the perfect green home to call your very own. Comments and feeback are always welcomed below. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now that you know more about choosing the rig...

Heat pumps, geothermal and AC

Air source heat pumps vs. geothermal heating: which is better for your home?

...alls are well insulated. Take a look at which home renovation measures make the biggest improvements and energy savings at the lowest cost here. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about geothermal heating vs. air source heat pumps and how to decide whic...

Real estate

North America's top ten home renovation TV shows

...all about them below in the comments! Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about the top ten home renovation shows on TV, find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building techniques here : Where to find the best construction professionals ...

Lifestyle and environment

Simple and affordable ways to live more sustainably every day

...by finding positivity and joy in taking control of the things we can change and influence, like the homes we live in and the lives we lead. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know what simple and affordable choices we can make to live sustainably along with findin...

Zero Carbon Building

BC's Budding carbon zero building ambitions on track for success at UBC...

...all, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z4, and officially opened on April 14 2023. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know about the Third Space Commons building at UBC Vancouver, read more here about how to reduce the embodied carbon of homes & sustainable c...

Wood and organic materials

Mid-rise construction time-lapse video with CLT & glulam beams

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Solid wood, CLT and lightweight wood frames are surely the future of low-embodied carbon construction and bio-economic development in Canada, especially for mid-rise buildings: LCA for buildings - wood v concrete v steel - embodied car...

Lifestyle and environment

How to handle a power outage in cold weather

...Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know more about how to survive a power outage in cold weather, and why building better, affordable eco homes is important in changing climate conditions... Find more pages about sustainable and resilient green building technique...

Heating and cooling

Do heat pumps need a backup heat source?

...ally speaking, that means 'yes' to a woodburner as I value the peace of mind and extra comfort it brings to the home. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now you know whether heat pumps need a backup heat source and why, learn more about efficient home heating systems for ...

Renewable energy

Renewable natural gas, RNG or biogas under the microscope...

...ally since, let us remember, biogas or RNG leaks from the natural gas distribution system, just like regular gas. This is one of the main reasons why it's esssential for natural gas to be phased out of homes. Author: Robert J. Pierson - Ecohome Network See all posts by Robert J. Pierson Now that you know that reduc...