SEON: Sustainable Building Science News
SEON (Sustainable Energy Outreach Network) stands as a beacon to the profession of building science. As an authoritative voice, SEON is not just an advocate and trainer, but a repository of knowledge, aggregating news and developments in the realm of building science, not only from Vermont and its immediate surroundings but from every corner of the globe.
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SEON’s commitment to creating a more sustainable future is reflected in its meticulous curation of news. With a lens focused intently on promoting the Vermont Contract Registry, SEON champions the very essence of high-performance building and energy efficiency practices, ensuring that the state remains at the forefront of sustainable construction.
Yet, SEON’s horizon is vast. We recognize the importance of global synergy and the benefits that can be gleaned from international advancements. Therefore, our team scours international headlines, research papers, and industry reports to bring to our audience the most intriguing, revolutionary, and impactful news. From innovative building solutions that are redefining architectural paradigms to spotlight features of houses and edifices that encapsulate the spirit of sustainability, SEON ensures that its audience is always abreast of the latest developments.
But our efforts do not stop at mere aggregation. We believe in amplifying this knowledge, in making it accessible and engaging. Our newsletters, meticulously crafted, serve as a nexus between the latest advancements and our devoted readership. These periodic digests encapsulate the most vital news, ensuring that even in today’s information overload, the essence of sustainable building science is never lost.
Our digital footprint extends further to social media platforms, where snippets of the latest trends, groundbreaking discoveries, and spotlight features are shared, fostering a community that is actively engaged and impassioned about building a greener tomorrow. Moreover, SEON’s blog serves as a repository where in-depth analyses, expert opinions, and thought leadership in sustainable building are showcased, offering a holistic perspective to enthusiasts, experts, and novices alike.
In essence, SEON is more than a network; it’s a movement. A movement that aggregates, elucidates, and disseminates the essence of sustainable building science, ensuring that Vermont and the world at large stride confidently towards a more sustainable, efficient, and harmonious future.
In this issue of Building Science Newsletter: • To Spray Foam Insulation or Not to Spray Foam Insulation • Inflatable skyscrapers • 3-D printed raw earth house • Diaper house • Vermont’s housing crisis • Greening Your Career • our cherished members and more. Plus, welcome Shelterwood Construction
Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 5 Read More »
Building Science Newsletter: Volume 1, Issue 6
Building Science Wonders: Member Projects, Meerkats go High-Performance, and Grasses for a Sustainable Future!
Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 6 Read More »
SEON – the sustainable energy outreach network’s most recent newsletter: Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 3
Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 3 Read More »
Imported European wood insulation has been available for years, but high costs, limited availability, and code challenges have kept it from going mainstream. U.S.-made TimberHP is out to change that.
Can U.S.-made Wood Insulation Go Mainstream? Read More »
SEON’s Sustainable Energy Outreach Network Newsletter In this issue• Letter from the Executive Director• Watch our members in action!• Building Science Guild Meeting• Other Meetings• SEON Training• Interesting Links• Thank you, Members Message From SEON’s Executive Director As I travel Vermont promoting our foundation course Basics of High Performance Building, I’m frequently asked what is the financial benefit to taking this course
Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 2 Read More »
SEON Sustainable Energy Outreach Network – the Building Science nonprofit newsletter – about networking training, certification, legislation exciting news for our members and more.
Building Science: Volume 1, Issue 1 Read More »
After 5 years and following the Secretary of State’s Sunrise Report on the need for a residential contractor registry in Vermont, it has become law. Key points with this bill for contractors and homeowners are…
Vermont’s Residential Contractor Registry Requirement Read More »
What you need to know about The New Law For Residential Building Contractors. Here are the key requirements:
What you need to know about The New Law For Residential Building Contractors Read More »
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.
Jason Van Nest joins SEON’s Board Read More »
SEON has started 2023 with exciting news. As we are an organization advancing the principles and skills of building science and high performance building for our workforce and homeowners/landlords, we believe our website should reflect this vision. Also, come read about our 15 year Business Plan in 5 Year time frames.
January Letter from the Executive Director Read More »
