Jun 2, 2015 | Building Professional
These words, “Net-Zero” and “Net-Zero Ready” have been bandied about for years. Several pilot homes have been built and studied, and articles written. But the concepts have not caught on – why? There are certainly no technical problems left...
Apr 29, 2015 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership
According to statistics, July, August and September are the months when most babies are born in Canada. With Spring having just arrived, many expecting parents are renovating and planning how to decorate their baby rooms. Temperature, air quality, draft reduction and...
Mar 26, 2015 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership
In this throwback video from December 2009, President Barack Obama proclaims that insulation is sexy.
Oct 8, 2014 | Building Professional, Membership
NAIMA Canada members used nearly 136 million kilograms of recycled glass in the production of residential, commercial, and industrial thermal and acoustical insulation. Canadian insulation manufacturers estimate they will use approximately 145.8 million kilograms of...
Aug 6, 2014 | Building Professional, Membership
Context Properly designed and constructed energy efficient homes require both well-insulated and sealed building envelopes and efficient, reliable mechanical systems. Selecting the appropriate R-values and equipment efficiencies for conventional housing is fairly...
Apr 25, 2014 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership
The Chair of NAIMA Canada, Ric McFadden commended Executive Director Jay Nordenstrom on his selection as one the Ottawa Forty under 40, from a field of over 250 nominations. Forty Under 40 recognizes accomplished leaders who are under the age of 40 and also give back...
