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November 28, 2024

Air Barrier Detailing in Attached Housing: Compartmentalization

In this video, Building Knowledge Canada President Gord Cooke describes the construction techniques that make multi-family buildings better for everyone by ensuring that the party wall in multi-family dwellings is as airtight as an exterior wall.

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November 14, 2024

Under-Slab Insulation - Impact on Basement Comfort, Moisture Control and Indoor Air Quality

Canadian winter is a force to be reckoned with. That means keeping the cold air out through tight sealing of the enclosure and reducing coldness from the ground.

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October 31, 2024

Net Zero Ready Home Energy Monitoring System

In the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners. 

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October 7, 2024

Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Is Coming to a Building Code Near You

Homebuilders in North America are about to experience significant building code changes tied to the current and future impacts of extreme weather from climate change. Insurance companies and global underwriters have signaled to the Canadian homebuilding and renovation industry that change has to happen or the impact on homeowners' premiums or ability to insure their dwellings will be challenged.

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December 14, 2023

Prescriptive vs Performance Energy Code Compliance

In the realm of Canadian home construction and changes to provincial building codes, the pursuit of energy efficiency has become a paramount concern for most home builders and homeowners. 

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November 2, 2023

New, Small, Crazy Smart HVAC Systems for NZR Homes

Engage with Gord Cooke and guest experts Andrew Poerschke and Rob Beach as they discuss small duct designs including options like smart, small, ducted ASHP (some dual fuel) systems and enhanced comfort controls that also optimize energy use, fuel use and carbon emissions.

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