RESEARCH EXPLAINER
Comfort is designed in
Insulation is one part of a much bigger picture.
Insulation is one part of a much bigger picture. Project-specific design and evidence matter.
Think as a system
The walls, roof, floor, windows, ventilation and airtightness together shape comfort and energy demand. Material thermal properties alone cannot predict the performance of a finished home.
Ask for measured values
Use technical information for the proposed product, density and thickness, with realistic moisture conditions. Ask your designer to calculate the complete construction.
Plan for living
Summer shading, winter heat loss, healthy ventilation and room use all deserve attention. A low-energy goal should be tested through design and commissioning, not promised by one material.
Sources & further reading
FROM CURIOSITY TO A CLEARER BRIEF
What could your home become?
Five simple questions. A useful starting point, not a technical specification.