The Good Building Score

We review materials & assemblies by looking at 5 Factors:

7 / 10

4 / 10

8 / 10

5 / 10

3 / 10

We rate each factor out of 10.

Before you get to that information, we recommend looking at our case studies where we examine real-world projects.

Applied Science

Exploring different building assemblies and materials!

We dive into a few core details that made this remodel special.

Basics at their best

The DBG exhibit gallery was built with absolute best practices.

A heroic performer!

Window install matters more than windows.

Retrofittable airtight wool.

From air sealing to adding insulation

wood trusses filled with woodfiber insulation, protected by a vapor variable membrane.

Ultimate roof performance from a skilled team.

A gold standard wall.