Before you build or remodel your home ► Did you know: Vermont’s Energy Code is the law, yet many builders and homeowners are unaware or choose to ignore the code?
Buyer beware when it comes to spray foam insulation. Do not even think about using this on your new home or remodel until you first consult a certified expert in the field. Even though it is a standard in construction, you’ll be surprised to read about the problems it can cause.
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Spray Foam Insulation is made entirely of fossil fuels, can cause many costly problems with your house and your health – and buyer beware. Always contact a certified high-performance builder before you have spray foam insulation installed.
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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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Recap of an interview with renowned architect Mario Cucinella about TECLA, the world’s first 3D-printed house made from raw earth, and his firm’s approach to sustainable design.
INNOVATIONS: TECLA – Revolutionizing Sustainable Architecture Read More »
Are you a new homebuilder or retrofitter with dreams of creating a sustainable and energy-efficient living space? Look no further than the wealth of nonprofit organizations in New England and New York dedicated to helping you turn your vision into reality. These organizations offer invaluable resources and support, connecting you with energy and lighting efficiency solutions, and helping you live the New England dream.
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Press Release: Highlight Residential Contractors’ Registration Program and Unveil New Consumer Protection Tool – and SEON Executive Director Guy Payne spoke about the certification program
Discover how the fight against home improvement fraud is getting a major boost from a new registration program for residential contractors. Designed to help consumers locate licensed professionals with the necessary expertise to deliver top-quality work, the program also emphasizes the importance of certification to recognize a builder’s mastery in their craft. Join the effort to ensure sustainable, responsible construction and protect your home with this valuable new program.
Let’s celebrate the high-performance builders who construct the very best homes, enabling people to live their New England dream, by supporting and promoting National Skilled Trades Day. Skilled craftsmen keep our country running smoothly, and high-performance builders build our homes for comfort – and those skilled and certified people in the trade industry elevate our standard of living through their dedication to building exceptionally.
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April’s Building Science Newsletter:
• Jason Van Nest’s LOGIC Building Systems
• Aerobarrier time
• The Why and How of a Good Production Process Map
• Slump tests
• The Prouty
• Jobs, jobs, jobs
• and more
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