Building Codes, Efficiency & Passive House Principles On Existing Homes

On the Passive House in the Real World (with Mike Duclos) discussion board… 
Takeaways:

Homeowners looking to incorporate Passive House principles in existing buildings should consider getting a home energy audit. Still, after a home is built, serious energy reductions (say 50% to 90%) become very expensive.
Attic insulation adjustments and window treatments offer more immediate fixes toward energy efficiency.
Electricity is typically our dirtiest fuel, […]

October 14th, 2015|Categories: Passive House, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Maximizing Effectiveness in Sustainable Building Projects

The following piece was written by HeatSpring Instructor Ann V. Edminster, M.Arch., LEED AP. Ann will be teaching HeatSpring’s Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) course in October. 
Takeaways:

While working on zero energy homes, a highly efficient, airtight building enclosure is a must and moisture management is absolutely critical.
The value of integrated design and delivery, and the art of intensive collaboration cannot […]

August 12th, 2015|Categories: Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Finding Success in Sustainable Building: A Case Study

In this case study, we discuss a sustainable building project, the importance of learning national and state energy codes/green building requirements and an overview of large scale initiatives currently taking place with alum Paul Correa.

Paul A. Correa is the Principal/Founder of California’s CPG Consultants, and has the following certifications: LEED AP, GreenPoint Rater, HERS Rater, BPI MFBA & BA, So-Cal Multifamily Energy Upgrade […]

July 27th, 2015|Categories: Alumni Stories, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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