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:
A Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) is a leader in the green building field who has met very high standards for green building knowledge.
GalleryNew Free Webinar Announcement: Home Assessments for Decarbonization
Electrification of existing homes is a hot trend, and rightfully so with all the latest incentives for residences and businesses to transition to electric. Anyone working in the retrofit field is likely – sooner or later – to be asked to help a homeowner with this process. While it can be straightforward, more often it […]
New Free Webinar: Unconventional Solar Applications
While we know solar can be a great way to reduce energy costs for your residence or business, there are so many ways to apply solar technology to projects outside the standard use cases. If you’ve worked in the solar industry for a while, you’ve undoubtedly had a friend or acquaintance ask you your thoughts […]
eQUEST vs. OpenStudio
Is eQUEST or OpenStudio better for running energy models? That was the question from a student this week. Here’s how they framed it:
“I’m interested in gaining a qualification in building energy modeling, to perform my firm’s energy rating building code compliance and also to assist my colleagues in making better sustainable design decisions. Looking to […]
What the Inflation Reduction Act Could Mean for the HeatSpring Community
UPDATE: The Inflation Reduction Act has passed Congress and has signed by President Biden.
For many of us working in clean energy and environmental stewardship, hearing that the Inflation Reduction Act passed through the Senate filled us with hope for a future where the United States prioritizes and funds climate action. As you’ve undoubtedly heard, the […]
Resources for the Building Science Generalist
Looking for some new books or opportunities to build your knowledge base in zero energy buildings? Marc Rosenbaum, instructor of How to Think About Energy in Buildings course, shares his ideas for expanding your knowledge in the field of building science. You can tune into the video or read the transcript below.
Brit: What are some […]
