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.
Advice for Launching a Diverse Building Science Career
It’s no accident that HeatSpring instructor Marc Rosenbaum knows quite a bit about virtually all facets of the building science industry. When he began his career nearly 40 years ago, the industry and collective knowledge surrounding it didn’t exist yet. He didn’t have a choice but to become a generalist.
For folks launching their building science […]
Why the World Needs Building Science Generalists
When HeatSpring instructor Marc Rosenbaum began his work in building science over 40 years ago, there wasn’t a whole industry surrounding it. There wasn’t research to reference or frameworks to follow. Marc and his generation of peers essentially invented the industry of optimizing buildings. Learning as he built his career made Marc a generalist. This […]
New Free Course: Introduction to Greywater Systems
For many, water scarcity is a fact of life. In fact, 51% of the United States was in drought as of March 2022. The Southwest is facing a particularly severe drought which began in 2000 and has continued ever since. A recent study noted that the megadrought in the western United States is the driest […]
We Need an Installation Standard for Ventilation
Buildings are getting tighter to save energy while COVID is drawing attention to the importance of proper ventilation. How much ventilation is needed? For residential buildings, there’s a widely accepted standard.
ASHRAE 62.2 “Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings” Standard is a national standard that provides minimum requirements and methods for achieving […]
GallerySolar PV & Climate Action Planning in Canada’s Eastern-Most Province
This is a story about rural communities finding creative climate solutions. Watch this video and read below to hear how three solar pv projects came together and how they are part of a broader and more ambitious plan.
Fundamental Inc. and the Transition 2050 Project
Fundamental Inc. is proud to have been a part of the […]
