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Why Are We Swimming Upstream?
Anna Svensson
Repurposed content from Better Buildings: Better Business Conference blog on December 15, 2015 | by conference presenter Robert Bean, R.E.T., P.L.(Eng.), Indoor Climate Consultants Inc. [continue reading]
Building to code is a waste of money, GUARANTEED
Anna Svensson
Repurposed from Better Buildings: Better Business Conference blog post on February 1, 2016 | by conference presenter Steve Romme, Partner, eFree Advisors, LLC [continue reading]
Energy Innovation
Rick Barnett
Space conditioning is the biggest piece of the residential energy pie, and thermal shell improvement is a homeowner's best opportunity to use less energy. DOE’s 2011 Buildings Energy Data Book indicates (page 62) that “space heating and cooling – which combined account for 54% of site energy consumption and 43% of primary energy consumption –drive residential energy demand. [continue reading]
The Future is Now—Or At Least Nearer with ORNL’s 3D-Printed House and Car
Marlene Taylor
Energy supplies and efficiency in new home construction took an interesting turn when researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) unveiled their 3D printed house last September. The prototype, called AMIE (Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy) is a futuristic-style house complete with a glass entry, integrated lighting, pull-out bed and an all-in-one micro-kitchen with a touch screen console and a full array of appliances (including a dishwasher). The home may be connected to the grid but ... [continue reading]
The Real Women of Home Performance: Amy Beley
Macie Melendez
Amy Beley is an independent consultant in the home performance industry. She has a passion for connecting people and ideas. Most of her professional training comes from management consulting, which allows her to be adaptable to the needs of customers and clients. [continue reading]
How Home Window Tinting Can Save Energy and Money
Charles Bonfiglio
Your customers are looking for ways to cut their energy costs, especially as colder weather sweeps in. When they ask you for solutions, consider suggesting they take a tip from the auto world and tint their home’s windows. Not only does residential window film increase curb appeal, it also saves energy, which puts more money in their pocket and less carbon into the environment. [continue reading]
Prioritizing Quality and Efficiency when Building a Home
Judi Handel
The top priorities for homeowners and developers in the current home construction market are high quality, high value, and energy efficiency, as well as reliable delivery dates. The factory construction model of the top modular home manufacturers enables these companies to meet the goals of quality, value, and efficiency more fully than site builders. Additionally, with the level of customizability available in the modular home marketplace, modular homes are indistinguishable from their site-built counterparts once ... [continue reading]
Home Performance Market Innovations and Solutions
Tom White
How can data and partnerships grow both the market and the home performance businesses that will meet that demand? These were some of the top industry issues for 2016 at the Market Innovation Forum, convened in December by the Home Performance Coalition. The goals of the Forum were to identify challenges faced by the home performance industry, share ideas, and generate action steps to enhance the value proposition and expand the market for home performance services ... [continue reading]
2015 Build It Green Awards Recognize Leaders and Innovators in the Building Industry
Adrienne De Angelo
Build It Green announced the winners of its 2015 Build It Green Awards at the BIG Bash celebration on Dec. 10 at the Jack London Aquatic Center in Oakland, California. More than 200 professionals from across the building industry attended. The Build It Green Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have demonstrated leadership in residential green building in California.“I am thrilled to honor the movers and shakers of our industry, whose innovations and dedication are transforming ... [continue reading]
Residential Energy Efficiency Industry Gains Support
Stephanie Rex and Carol Harley
The Home Performance Coalition and E4TheFuture recently announced that the Home Performance Coalition (HPC) has received policy and research funding from E4TheFuture. The award is specifically focused on projects and advocacy related to the Clean Power Plan and promoting best practices for cost-effectiveness testing, data standards, weatherization, and home performance, among other initiatives. The Building Performance Institute and Home Energy magazine also received funding. [continue reading]
