What is thermal mass in natural buildings? Thermal mass is a key concept in natural building that refers to a material’s ability to absorb, store, and […]
Passive solar design – the fundamentals Passive solar design (or passive design) takes advantage of a building’s site, climate, and materials to minimize energy use. A […]
Natural building materials and the National Construction Code (NCC) There has long been tension between the lived experience and knowledge of those who have lived in […]