Modular in Motion

Modular in Motion

Interest in modular housing construction for multifamily development has steadily increased over the last three years. Prefabricated construction, which includes modular and manufactured homes, involves a mix of on- and off-site processes woven together to reduce...
Ensuring Blower Door Success Early in Construction

Ensuring Blower Door Success Early in Construction

       The terms “blower door,” “envelope leakage” and “air sealing” all describe the most useful building durability performance tests an owner or builder can utilize. A HERS blower door field verification measures the total volume of air that is replaced in a space...
2022 Energy Code: Multifamily Buildings

2022 Energy Code: Multifamily Buildings

With a new code cycle around the corner, it’s worth looking into some surprises that await us before the rubber hits the road. The 2022 California Energy Code (Takes effect January 1, 2023) contains several significant changes worth considering as early in the project...