Builder Spotlight: Weber State Solar Decathlon Finalists

I pulled up to Weber State’s net-zero home and saw Jeremy Farner, Associate Professor of Construction and Building Sciences, and his son, Scout, tinkering with some blocks of wood. I got out of the car and as I approached I expected the father and son to notice...
Builder Spotlight: Soleil Lofts

Builder Spotlight: Soleil Lofts

Housing with a Purpose Approaching Soleil, its clean-cut modern design stood out as well as its exhilarating views of the Wasatch Mountains and the Salt Lake Valley. Though striking, aesthetics and views aren’t the most important features when it comes to Soleil...
Builder Spotlight: Big Canyon Homes

Builder Spotlight: Big Canyon Homes

Home With a View A few weeks ago we drove the AeroBarrier trailer up Parley’s Canyon and made our way to the secluded mountain subdivision of The Preserve. After climbing even more elevation, we arrived at the construction site of a striking custom home being built by...
The Tightest Home In Utah

The Tightest Home In Utah

Simple Designs Over the years, builders have attempted to construct ever tighter and tighter homes. Out of necessity, in a world without AeroBarrier, efficient home designs have generally employed simple shapes and stayed relatively small. In fact, The tightest home...
Medium Explores AeroBarrier Project in NYC

Medium Explores AeroBarrier Project in NYC

AeroBarrier makes compartimentalization possible for apartment buildings, as Medium explores in a recent article. From the article: “For New York-based architect Chris Benedict, compartmentalization is the holy grail of apartment building design. As a recognized...
The Silver Bullet to Zero Energy Affordability

The Silver Bullet to Zero Energy Affordability

Homebuilders in Arizona have long been dealing with the extreme heat (Climate Zone 5), and searching for innovations to help them build better homes that are safer, more durable, and cost effective. With AeroBarrier’s debut this year, many contractors are now...