EcoSmart Stud

10/15/2026

The value of an energy upgrade goes far beyond its upfront cost.

Join me and the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) on November 5th for a webinar exploring how utility savings can contribute to long-term financial returns and strengthen the case for high-performance homes.

Read this week’s article for a preview of how I’ll walk through the webinar, along with a link to register!

Your Utility Bill Is an Investment Statement. Here’s How to Read It....

10/12/2026

We’re revisiting our Build Series to explore another key component of high-performance homes: attic insulation. The right insulation helps minimize heat transfer, improve year-round comfort, and reduce the demands on heating and cooling systems. Discover why blown-in cellulose is an effective, cost-efficient option for improving energy efficiency and supporting long-term home performance.

Learn how attic insulation plays a key role in Energy Star ZERH homes. Explore the best insulation for attics, ceiling insulation requirements, and how to insulate your attic for energy efficiency and comfort.

10/07/2026

Nails play an important role in transferring force through a wall assembly - but they don’t have to do it alone. EcoSmart® Stud adds a continuous closed-cell spray foam bond, combining the stiffness of a bonded connection with the strength of nailed sheathing. Together, these two load paths help distribute forces more efficiently through the wall assembly. Read more in this week’s article.

Ask most builders what holds a wall together in a windstorm and...

09/25/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with Sustainable 9 on our second build together in Edina, Minnesota! This custom infill home features a curved wall that creates a unique architectural detail visible from the front of the home.

We’ll be sharing more as construction progresses, including upcoming tours after framing and dry-in. Stay tuned!

09/21/2026

It was a great experience at the EEBA High Performance Home Builder Summit! We enjoyed connecting with industry professionals, sharing ideas, and having meaningful conversations throughout the event. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to connect with the EcoSmart® Stud team!

09/17/2026

That’s a wrap on Day 2 at the EEBA High Performance Home Builder Summit! We’ve enjoyed connecting with builders, architects, and building science professionals throughout the event.

One more day to go! Stop by Booth 37 tomorrow and connect with the EcoSmart® Stud team.

09/14/2026

We’re just two days away from the EEBA Builder Summit! EcoSmart® Stud will be exhibiting September 16–18 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

If you’re attending, stop by our booth ( #37) and connect with our team! The summit brings together builders, architects, and building science professionals focused on advancing high-performance, energy-efficient homes.

See you in St. Paul!

Meet Us at the EEBA 2026 Builder Summit in St. Paul EcoSmart®...

08/31/2026

We’re revisiting insulation upgrades from our Energy Star Zero Energy Ready Home build! From below-ground insulation and the EcoSmart exterior wall system to attic insulation and energy-efficient windows, we took a closer look at how each detail contributed to greater comfort, efficiency, and long-term savings.

Explore foundation insulation strategies for Energy Star ZERH homes. Learn how to build effective basement insulation and basement wall insulation for energy efficiency, comfort, and long-term savings.

08/27/2026

Join EcoSmart® Stud at the EEBA Builder Summit in St. Paul, September 16–18. The summit brings together builders, architects, and building science professionals focused on advancing high-performance, energy-efficient homes. Stop by our booth to learn more - we’d love to connect!

Meet Us at the EEBA 2026 Builder Summit in St. Paul EcoSmart®...

08/21/2026

As we revisit the Build Series, we’re taking another look at the latest upgrade cost estimates for our ZERH build compared with a home built to the current Minnesota Energy Code. Next up: windows and insulation upgrades!

HVAC was the last of the of the short-term mechanical systems for...