Sustainable Building


A Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) is a leader in the green building field who has met very high standards for green building knowledge.

Sustainable Building Courses:

How to get your BPI Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate

Our “Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate Prep” course is launching August 5th. If you sign up before the launch, you get a 10% pre-launch discount.

The Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate is the first BPI credential you get on your way to doing energy audits and weatherization work. If you’re doing energy efficiency upgrades, solar, geothermal, […]

An Incubator for Home Performance Contractors

“Boosting Contractor Capacity to Meet Home Performance Demand” is a live webinar that will happen on Wednesday August 14th @ 1pm eastern (USA). The edited presentation will then be available here as a free course.

We are going to present a new model for building contractor capacity: a Home Performance Incubation Program. No matter your role or background […]

The Energy Modeling in eQUEST Course Just Got a Total Update

Originally launched back in 2016, HeatSpring just unveiled a brand new updated Energy Modeling in eQUEST course, completely revamped by the knowledgeable team at Harris Energy Solutions. 

About eQUEST

The Quick Energy Simulation Tool, also known as eQUEST, has been considered qualified software for calculating commercial building tax deductions since 2005. Since then, it’s been updated numerous […]

June 17th, 2024|Categories: Building Performance, Building Science, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings||

1 NABCEP CEU – New Free Course Announcement: Introduction to Architectural Solar 

With the ever increasing focus on sustainable, net-zero, and grid-efficient buildings, architectural solar has been and continues to evolve as a key tool within renewable energy integration. But what exactly is architectural solar, and how does it influence the design and functionality of buildings? Answering these questions is the goal of Christopher Klinga, P.E. and […]

Introducing Green Workforce Connect – A New Platform for Home Weatherization Careers from IREC

The team at the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and a diverse network of partners recently released Green Workforce Connect, a home weatherization career platform that will connect job seekers, students, and contractors to local training providers and employers. With so many in the HeatSpring community working in green building, building performance, and energy efficiency, […]