Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
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Choosing Electrification or Efficiency (When Both Aren’t Possible)
When is it the right call to improve the energy efficiency of existing building systems, or upgrade and electrify them? Though electrification is important to...
Mind the Gap – Addressing the Skills Gap in the Sustainable Building Industry
Buildings are complicated. Theres a bigger learning curve than ever for the people who construct, operate, and manage high-performance buildingsand theres more demand than ever...
Healthy Materials 101 – A Realistic Approach to Creating Healthier Buildings with Jonsara Ruth
At the baseline, healthy materials should not have a negative impact on people living or working inside of a building. Beyond that, there are materials...
The Real Secret to Energy-Efficient Buildings? Operations & Maintenance Training
Over the lifespan of a building, operations and maintenance staff arguably have the biggest impact on system performance and energy efficiency. With the right training,...
Answering the Tough Questions About Energy Codes
What happens when you put four sustainable building experts involved in energy code development in a room and ask them to bring their favoriteand sometimes,...
Cost vs. Conservation vs. Comfort – Roundtable, Part 2
The ideal building is cost-efficient, energy-efficient, and comfortable for its occupants. But executing all three of these elements to perfection can be complex and costly....
Take Action: How Everyone Can Help Advance Gender Equity in the Building Industry – Roundtable, Part 1
To mark Womens History Month, we wanted to get firsthand perspectives from women in the building industry. We invited Michelle DeCarlo of JB&B and Saeideh...
ENERGY STAR NextGen: 5 Requirements for Climate-Friendly Homes
Building on the 25-year foundation of the ENERGY STAR Residential New Construction program, the EPA is gearing up to launch a new certification program for...
How Can We Convince More Homeowners to Make Energy-Efficiency Upgrades?
Description: The average homeowner is aware that energy efficiency is important in the fight against climate change. The people who are most passionate about energy...
Designing for Equity in the Built Environment with Victoria Lanteigne
There is a lot of work ahead of us to advance equity in the built environment. As more project teams aim to impact equity, there...