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Building the Future: Inside Barrett Hill’s Bold Net-Zero Vision
The future of housing is no longer a concept relegated to architectural schematics or science fiction—it is a tangible reality taking shape right now in Hudson, New Hampshire. Nestled in a peaceful landscape, Barrett Hill is a bold residential development setting a new benchmark for environmentally conscious living in New…
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 3
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 3 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In This Issue Message from the Executive Director Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Job Opportunities Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s March – Welcome Spring! I recently pulled over by the wetlands behind…
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 2
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 2 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In This Issue Message from the Executive Director Upskill Your Team Our Members – Recharging Our Spotlight Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director Too Busy to Train? This One Saves You Time on the…
Local Builders Earn High Performance Building Certification
Local builders earn High Performance Building certification BRATTLEBORO — On Dec. 16, nine area carpenters completed training to earn SEON’s Level I High Performance Builder certification. The newly certified builders represent three Windham County companies — Bull Creek Builders, GPI Construction and Mindel and Morse Builders — all members of…
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 1
Building Science: Volume 4, Issue 1 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In this issue Message from the Executive Director Upskill Your Team Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Job Opportunities Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s January! This Is the Year to Train Builders…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 12
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 12 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter From SEON’s Executive Director As we wrap up this year….. Dear SEON Community, As the year draws to a close and we gather with family and friends, it’s common to hear someone say, “You can’t choose your…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 11
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 11 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In this issue Message from the Executive Director New Training Classes Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s November! The time of year when we gather around the dinner…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 10
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 10 SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In this issue Message from the Executive Director New Training Classes Secure and Hire Excellent New Employees Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s October! As the air gets…
Low Income Weatherization Program and SEON announce partnership
Low Income Weatherization Program and SEON announce partnership REGION – The Sustainable Energy Outreach Network (SEON) is proud to announce a new partnership with Vermont’s Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). This collaboration extends SEON’s full Sustainer Level benefits to all five of the state’s Regional…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 9
In this issue Message from the Executive Director New Training Classes Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s September! Fall is in the air, and we’re officially in September! As we head into a new season, it’s the perfect time to…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 8
In this issue Message from the Executive Director New Training Classes Dog Days of Summer Conversations: Building With Glavel Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s August! Strengthening Our Community Partnerships Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the…
Building Science: Volume 3, Issue 7
In This Issue Message from the Executive Director New Training Classes New Weatherization Training Center Building in Progress A Media Star Using Social Media like a Boss Our Members – In Action Interesting Links Events Thank You, Members From SEON’s Executive Director It’s July! As we look ahead, the…
Letter from Our Executive Director – July
It’s July, and the air here in Vermont is truly buzzing with innovation and fresh opportunities! This month, I’m excited to share some big updates, from new training programs designed to boost your expertise to inspiring highlights of our members’ fantastic projects. You’ll also see some exciting media recognition for…
Letter from Our Executive Director – June
It’s June! This month, you’ll find my thoughts on cultivating a more dynamic and growth-oriented company culture in my article about Learning Organizations: Future-Proof Your Building Company. I believe these insights offer practical strategies for tackling our current workforce challenges, and I’ll be developing more blog posts on these concepts…
Testimonials
I look forward to future meetings and to contributing as I can. Keep me posted on plans and goals and let me know”SEON’s training isn’t just theoretical; it’s transformative. If you’re considering a career pivot towards building science and high-performance architecture, SEON offers the foundation and the foresight you’ll need.
One thing that really sets the southern Vermont building community apart is the Sustainable Outreach Network (SEON). It is a groundbreaking organization that helps both building professionals AND building owners. SEON is really good at both the nitty-gritty details of building and renovating high performance homes (such as the SEON Builder Guild and its monthly meetings) but also big picture policy issues related to our built environment (such as SEON’s role in workforce development and building professional certification requirements.