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Allison Bailes III

Allison Bailes writes the “Energy Vanguard” blog for the company of the same name, which he founded in 2008, and he contributes to GreenBuildingAdvisor.com’s “Building Science” blog. The holder of a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Florida, he has also built a high-performance home out of structural insulated panels, run a home-performance company, and worked as regional manager for a green-building program.

Bad Ducts = Bad Air

January 12, 2017

Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
Lstiburek’s Ideal Double-Stud Wall

September 16, 2015

Joe Lstiburek is principal of Building Science Corporation and a contributing editor to Fine Homebuilding. In this "Energy-Smart Details" article, energy consultant Allison A. Bailes III writes about Lstiburek's design…
Bad Ducts = Bad Air

November 26, 2014

Higher energy bills and lower comfort levels aren’t the worst effects of faulty ducts.
What's the Difference: Control Layers

September 10, 2014

Air barriers, vapor barriers, water-resistive barriers, and insulation