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 […]

Moisture Matters in Mastering Building Science

The following is a conversation between 4 students and Allison A. Bailes III, Ph.D. from our Mastering Building Science course. Dr. Bailes is the founder and owner of Energy Vanguard in Decatur, Georgia. His academic credentials in physics (BS, MS, MST, and Ph.D. all in that field) and his experience with hands-on green building projects […]