An index of “how to” articles
How To Do Everything
Energy Design Update
EDU, March 2003
“In Search of Better Duct Tape,” EDU, April 2003
“An Illinois ‘Passivhaus,'” EDU, May 2004
“Changing the Code on Vapor Retarders,” EDU, August 2004
EDU, December 2004
EDU, April 2005
“Teaching Architects Building Science,” EDU, June 2005
“Solar and Efficient Water Heating,” EDU, February 2006
“Urbana Gets Another Passivhaus,” EDU, May 2007
“Near-Zero-Energy In New England,” EDU, June 2007
EDU, January 2008
EDU, February 2008
“A Quality Installation Spec For Air Conditioners,” EDU, May 2008
EDU, July 2008
Journal of Light Construction
“Working With Vinyl Windows,” JLC, January 2000
“Installing Direct-Vent Space Heaters,” JLC, February 2000
“Builder Time Bombs,” JLC, March 2000
“Undermount Sinks,” JLC, July 2000
“Choosing a Sheathing Wrap,” JLC, August 2000
“Roofing With Concrete Tile,” JLC, May 2001
“Can You Substitute Synthetic Fibers for Wire Mesh?,” JLC, May 2001
“Choosing Flexible Flashings,” JLC, June 2001
“When a Flue Is Too Big,” JLC, June 2001 – it’s also posted here
“Trimming with Aluminum Coil Stock,” JLC, August 2001
“Gas-Fired Air Conditioning,” JLC, October 2001
“Growing Pains for Potable-Water PEX,” JLC, November 2001
“Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters,” JLC, December 2001
“Algae on Asphalt Shingles,” JLC, January 2002
“Epoxy Coatings for Garage Floors,” JLC, February 2002
“Switching Lights With X10 Controllers,” JLC, March 2002
“Comparing Propane and Oil,” JLC, January 2004
“Cost-Effectiveness of Solar Equipment,” JLC, August 2004
“Efficiency Dos and Don’ts From an Energy Nerd,” JLC, October 2006
“A Builder’s Guide to Energy Codes,” JLC, June 2007
“Energy & Moisture Matters,” JLC, October 2007
“A Close Look at Common Energy Claims,” JLC, June 2008
“R-19 vs. R-20 Wall Insulation,” JLC, July 2009
Fine Homebuilding
“Reinforcing Armenia,” FHB, October/November 1990, page 102.
“Thermal Bridging,” FHB, April/May 2010
“Do Europeans Really Make the Best Windows?”, FHB, August/September 2010
“A Practical Look at Deep Energy Retrofits,” FHB, October/November 2010
“Airtight Drywall,” FHB, October/November 2010
“Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations,” FHB, December 2010/January 2011
“Heating Options for a Small Home,” FHB, February/March 2011
“Blown Insulation for Attics,” FHB, December 2010/January 2011
“Will Vinyl Windows Last?,” FHB, June/July 2011
“Synthetic Roofing Underlayments,” FHB, October/November 2011
GreenBuildingAdvisor
Over 122 articles are catalogued on GBA’s landing page for Martin’s “Musings of an Energy Nerd” blog
Presentations and addresses
“The History of Superinsulated Houses in North America,” presented at the British Columbia Building Envelope Council conference in Vancouver on September 22, 2010
“Passivhaus Requirements: Logical or Arbitrary?,” presented at Passive House Northwest conference in Olympia, Wash., March 18, 2011