Posted by John Peavey, PE on October 8, 2025

Vacuum-Insulated Panels: 3 Steps to Increase Adoption in the US Construction Market

Vacuum insulated technology is not new; in fact, vacuum-insulated panels (VIPs) have been around for decades. The thermal resistance values (R-Values, which range from 35 to 50 per inch) far exceed conventional insulation products with the same thickness. Yet despite their superior insulation performance, VIPs have not been widely used within the U.S. construction market. Perennial concerns about the cost, fragility and long-term durability of VIPs continue to be the focus of research – but at this symposium some promising solutions were presented and discussed.

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Posted by Mark Garner on February 12, 2015

Don’t Go It Alone: Verifiers Can Help Avoid Scheduling Issues, Costly Damages

Third-party verifiers guide construction teams on best practices, scheduling, avoiding potential issues.

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Posted by on May 22, 2014

Moisture Testing: An Ounce of Prevention, Better Than a Pound of Cure

Don't leave it to chance. Know if your building product is going to allow proper moisture mitigation.

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Posted by Joseph Gordon on May 15, 2014

NGBS Keeps Builders on The Cutting Edge

Better to be cutting edge than back on your heels with home building innovation. The NGBS can help.

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Posted by on March 27, 2014

How to Help Appraisers Fairly Value Home Energy Efficiency Improvements

Nothing works in the appraisal process unless high performance homes are consistently documented.

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Posted by on March 20, 2014

Green Homes Are Expected to be Durable (Now Let’s Make Sure)

Builders need to strike the right balance between high energy efficiency and durability.

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Posted by Cindy Wasser, MBA on January 9, 2014

2014: A “Race to Zero” Odyssey

The new student design "race to zero" could prove prolific in defining the future of home building.

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Posted by on December 19, 2013

Student Design Teams "Race to Zero" in DOE's Challenge Home Competition

Discover how the DOE Challenge Home Competition inspires students to design energy-efficient homes, fostering innovation in modern building technologies and green methods.

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