Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.


Latest Episodes

Choosing Electrification or Efficiency (When Both Aren’t Possible)
March 25, 2024

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
February 14, 2024

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
December 15, 2023

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
August 30, 2023

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
July 07, 2023

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
April 30, 2023

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
March 30, 2023

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
February 16, 2023

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?
January 02, 2023

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
November 15, 2022

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...