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Peter Yost is an expert Building Science instructor and a member of SEON.

Interview With Peter Yost: 6 Questions About Building Science Training

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In the realm of high-performance building and cutting-edge construction, there’s a standout name: Peter Yost, owner of Building-Wright in Brattleboro, Vermont. With over three decades dedicated to building, renovating, researching, and consulting on high-performance homes, Peter is not just any builder – he’s a master puzzle solver, a technical virtuoso, and a champion of building […]

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Cambio sustainable building innovations reducing and analyzing carbon footprint data - building science and high performance building

INNOVATION: Cambio Uses AI to Help Companies Decarbonize Large Commercial Buildings

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Cambio: This startup utilizes AI to help companies decarbonize large commercial buildings. By providing a baseline carbon footprint for buildings and offering recommendations based on leading building scientists’ expertise, Cambio contributes to improving building performance and sustainability.

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Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 3

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SEON – the sustainable energy outreach network’s most recent newsletter: Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 3

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Jason Van Nest Board of Directors SEON Building Science

Jason Van Nest joins SEON’s Board

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SEON (Sustainable Energy Outreach Network) is excited to announce the addition of Jason Van Nest to our Board. Jason Van Nest is an architect, a professor and architectural instructor at NY Institute of Technology, and a technology consultant.

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Skills and gaps in builder knowledge - how SEON is training best practice in building science professionals

Skill and Knowledge Gap within the Building Industry

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We are pushing against the tide in our building industry. For example, “Why should I be certified or spend money to take additional courses?” is a statement by far too many builders. They’ve lost the essence of what it means to be part of a tradition of this “noble profession” that in other countries value the contributions and ongoing learning within the trades. These overseas training traditions live by the root word of profession – “profess” – the expression of a code, a code of ethics that embodies lifelong learning, mastery, and mentorship.

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"From Bell Bottoms to High-Performance Building: How Culture Shapes Our Approach to Sustainability"

DID YOU KNOW: The connection between Bell Bottoms and High-Performance Building

Did You Know? / seon

As a high-performance builder, you know that creating buildings that are energy-efficient, sustainable, and comfortable for occupants is key to staying at the forefront of the house building industry. But have you ever stopped to think about the surprising connection between your work and a fashion trend from the past?

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