OUR VIEWPOINT

Tale Of A Deep-Energy Retrofit
Q&A with Production Manager Cador Pricejones

Sustainable Construction
Environmental stewardship is at the center of our design and build practice

Energy Efficiency with a Side of Vegetables
Q&A With Byggmeister Energy Specialist Kerry Koskinen

The New Buzz Word: Mold
Mold risks are directly proportional to the amount of mold in a house

A Homeowner's Guide to Ventilation
Build a super-tight house, then put in a simple, efficient ventilation system to assure a steady mix of fresh air all year round

Why and How We Strive to Avoid Additions
While it may be easier, at least initially, to expand a home, it isn't necessarily better, especially over the long term

Where Do You Stand?
Have you ever wondered how energy efficient your home is compared to other homes of in the Boston area?

A Simple Approach to Home Energy Rating (PDF)
A manageable way to track and analyze the energy usage of your customers' homes (Journal of Light Construction, February 2010)

Six Ways to Think About Energy Improvements
The marketplace is starting to expect greater accountability and more sophisticated analysis when it comes to the long-term energy performance of homes

Making the Best of Rising Energy Costs
Now is a good time to refine your green strategy in a way that guarantees profit

Green Defined Through HERS Scores
With all the hype about "Green Building" going around, it is hard to really understand who is making a difference and who is just riding the trend

The Ever-Changing Home
Q&A With Byggmeister Architect Anita Rogers

Warm Feet & Magical Thinking
Q&A With Plumber Chris Ernst

Material Concerns
Q&A with Sustainability Consultant Rachel White, Production Manager Cador Pricejones and Products and Finishes Coordinator Karin Mahdavi

Straight Talk With Steve: What Are You Doing With That Living Room?
Q&A With Byggmeister Architect Steve Baczek

The Modern Mudroom: Inviting Organization
Q&A With Byggmeister Architect Doug Ruther

Built-ins: A Commonly Overlooked Design Option
Books are the ultimate wall treatment

Using Wood to Define Your Space
A discussion with Architect Anita Rogers

Spring into color

Remodeling Basements
Turning a basement into pleasant, useful living space is always a challenge

Basements: The New Living Space
The basement—no longer just a "hole in the ground"—has become eminently suitable for living

Garages — Why You Shouldn't Get Attached
Q&A With Byggmeister Sustainability Consultant Rachel White

Adding Curb Appeal
The beauty of your home starts with its exterior—in particular, the yard and the landscaping

Aren't landscapes "green" already? Perhaps not.
A holistic stewardship approach to the house-land connection is making inroads in the landscaping industry

Beautiful on the Outside
Q&A With Master Carpenter Geoff Shenk

Stone Selection for Your Home
Rick McGann, Master Mason, shares his design insight