Mark LaLiberte discusses the many advantages of the helpful Construction Instruction app, including how it improves communication and education between tradespeople (and offers animated renderings).
In this video, Mark LaLiberte discusses progress in energy efficiency, the need for improving training and education, and his hope for a more safe and sustainable economy.
In this short video, Mark LaLiberte discusses the risks of making piecemeal changes to an older home's energy efficiency, the detriment of home flipping, and the benefits of deep energy retrofits
"In Washington state and in Oregon ... the new codes will really begin improving the performance of buildings overall; holistic ways of looking at buildings and environments."
Now on The Dunn Lumber Podcast: Listen to the full seminar led by our friend, renowned building scientist Mark LaLiberte. In this episode, Mark will answer the big question: "What is building science—and why should you care?"
"The building sciences community has always been really adamant about the fact that we want buildings that are healthy, safe, durable, and affordable to operate and maintain."
Mark LaLiberte and Daniel Westbrook discuss climate in the Pacific Northwest, managing humidity, and other ways to protect your home during a remodel or energy retrofit.
In part three of our energy retrofit series, Daniel Westbrook and Mark LaLiberte discuss practical tips to improve a home's energy efficiency—starting with the attic.
In this video, Mark LaLiberte talks about the green home-building revolution, including innovative methods to achieve zero-energy building—which are homes that consume the same amount of energy as they produce.
What materials should you use to build a home, and how do you prevent mold and rot? In today's post, Mark LaLiberte of Construction Instruction walks us through eight simple rules for building durable homes.
Daniel Westbrook and Mark LaLiberte offer insulation recommendations and tips to help maximize your home's energy efficiency.
Mark LaLiberte and Daniel Westbrook offer tips on how to make energy efficient upgrades that promote health, durability, and safety.
Existing buildings have the greatest opportunity to change the energy picture in this country, as well as the health and safety of its occupants.
In this series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, the founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years and sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes. In today’s video, Daniel and Mark discuss resources that are available to the contracting community to learn about retrofitting historic homes.
In part 11 of our Energy Retrofit Series, we're talking modern homes—and the pitfalls to look out for when it comes to working on them.
Today, we're sitting down with Mark to talk about the future of energy efficiency—and how it's changing the landscape of construction as we know it.
If you're considering an energy upgrade to your historic home here in the Pacific Northwest, it's important to consider many factors—like the integrity of your home's structure. In this video, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook and industry expert Mark LaLiberte discuss what to consider when doing an energy upgrade in a historic home—without affecting the home's integrity.
In this series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, the founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years and sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes. In today’s video, Daniel and Mark discuss how to maintain the energy efficiency of a historic home.
Return on investment perception is that if you make an improvement, you should be able to sell it for the same, or add value to the house. But every time we do those things, today's buyers are also interested in ... balance between immediate return (energy savings) and long-term returns (aesthetics). Energy-efficient retrofits almost always return the money.
Having a website is only having a destination.
"One of the benefits of living in the Northwest is that we live in one of the most beautiful places of any place. It also comes with it, the fact that we have to appreciate that climate drives choices."
What is green building, why would a homeowner or company choose to work with green materials, and how did green building become commonplace in the construction industry?
Window and door failures can be catastrophic for any job, but there are several things you can do to prevent water intrusion.
