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Skylights for Every Climate Extreme weather events are growing in magnitude and frequency as a result of climate change. With longer heat waves, stronger storms, and heavier snow, buildings and their components—including roofing and skylights—must be designed to withstand these evolving loads. This is one of the many reasons tha … read more

Project Spotlight: Historic Retrofit in Toronto’s Storied Wychwood Park Neighbourhood Welcome to Wychwood Park, one of the most well-preserved neighbourhoods in Old Toronto. Taking its name and inspiration from the Wychwood Forest in Oxfordshire, England, it was first developed in the late nineteenth century by English painter Marma … read more

How High Performance Laneway Houses Address Housing and Climate HD Construction in Seattle is part of a wave of builders tackling the housing crisis with high performance ADUs (also called Laneway Houses) Take a look around and you may have noticed a new phenomenon in your neighborhood. Miniature dwellings—sometimes called backyard … read more

Winter Freeze Warning: What You Need To Know Before Ordering Pro Clima tapes and adhesives have superior properties that perform well in extreme conditions, whether it be hot, cold, wet, or dry. Water-based products can freeze, and although all products with adhesive should be stored above freezing to help ensure they perform best o … read more

California Low-Carbon Builders, Cairn Collaborative, Walk Through The Details On Their Latest Passive House Watch this video series from Cairn Collaborative on Bishop Passive House. By thoroughly explaining the design principles of Passive House and working with the needs of the homeowners, Cairn Collaborative’s YouTube … read more

Studio 804 Demonstrates an Innovative and Efficient Shelter Solution For the last several years, 475 has partnered with Studio 804, a hands-on, design-build graduate program at the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Design. Each year, Studio 804 undertakes a distinct project with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainab … read more