Signs Your Basement Has a Hidden Water Problem

Many basement water problems begin long before homeowners ever notice standing water. In fact, some of the most damaging moisture issues develop slowly and quietly behind walls, beneath flooring, or inside foundation cracks. A basement may appear mostly dry at first glance, yet subtle warning signs often reveal that water is already finding its way […]

How Hydrostatic Pressure Causes Basement Water Problems

Many homeowners are surprised to discover that water can enter their basement even when there are no obvious plumbing leaks or major cracks in the foundation. In many cases, the real cause of the problem lies outside the home, in the soil surrounding the foundation. One of the most common causes of basement water intrusion […]

Engineering silence and clarity: A practical guide to building acoustics

By Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, WELL AP, CEM, and Hyun Gabriel Paek, INCE, ASA Photo ©YIN WENJIE | Getty Images In the design of high-performance buildings, architects and engineers routinely focus on what occupants can see, daylight, materials, spatial organization, and finishes. Yet what occupants hear, or struggle to hear, […]