The Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions promotes lifestyle changes in the areas of food, housing and transportation to address the twin challenges of Peak Oil and climate change.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
The Arthur Morgan Institute for Community Solutions promotes lifestyle changes in the areas of food, housing and transportation to address the twin challenges of Peak Oil and climate change.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Better Builder Magazine, Spring Issue, 2014Better Builder
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit PresentationEnergy Circle
Presentation to Freeport Community Services 11.16.11 regarding the Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit. Co presenters were DeWitt Kimball, Peter Warren and Josh Wojcik.
This is the slideshow presentation I gave at the Green by Design conference in Minneapolis on 6/11/2009. The focus was on Passive House and Deep Energy Reduction Retrofit.
The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Better Builder Magazine, Spring Issue, 2014Better Builder
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine, the Builder's choice is issued 6 times a year and promotes green energy choices in the construction industry. New design, technology and products are featured.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Better Builder Magazine brings together premium product manufactures and leading builders to create better differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment. The magazine is published four times a year.
Better Builder is a magazine geared towards the green energy construction market. Timely articles about new designs and products are featured each issue which comes out 6 times a year.
Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit PresentationEnergy Circle
Presentation to Freeport Community Services 11.16.11 regarding the Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit. Co presenters were DeWitt Kimball, Peter Warren and Josh Wojcik.
This is the slideshow presentation I gave at the Green by Design conference in Minneapolis on 6/11/2009. The focus was on Passive House and Deep Energy Reduction Retrofit.
The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.
Sustainable Construction Role Of Silicon TechnologyLeonardo ENERGY
Innovation, efficiency and sustainability have become such crucial needs for business and how silicon technology can help to meet those needs, particularly in the context of building design and protection. He will begin by discussing some of the factors influencing sustainability, defining sustainable building and explaining its benefits. Looking towards the future, he will reflect on why cities will increasingly depend on sustainable technologies and how silicon will contribute to the needs of urban areas. Eight key eco-design principles will be discussed. The presentation will end with a discussion of the next steps that are essential to ensure that sustainable building continues to progress.
A one day symposium on zero/low carbon sustainable homes took place at The University of Nottingham on the 24th October, 2012. The event offered professionals within the construction industry a unique opportunity to gain added and significant insight into the innovations, policies and legislation which are driving the construction of zero/low carbon energy efficient homes both here in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. It explored solutions to sustainability issues “beyond” the zero carbon agenda. BZCH followed on from the successful ‘Towards Zero Carbon Housing’ symposium the University hosted in 2007. This event is part of the Europe Wide Ten Act10n project which is supported by the European Commission Intelligent Energy Europe.
Presentation by P. Marc LaFrance on May 1, 2009 discussing the Department of Energy's Building Technologies Research and DOE's policy on green buildings and sustainability.
P. Marc LaFrance is the Technology Development Manager for the Building Technology Program at the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy for the US Department of Energy.
My part of the joint session on Passive House—what it is and why it matters—with Stephan Tanner at the 2009 Minnesota AIA Convention.
The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.
Blake Lapthorn Construction green breakfast 9 November 2011Blake Morgan
Blake Lapthorn were pleased to welcome Darren Aspinall of Ridge and David Walker of Peter Brett Associates to its Construction green breakfast on 9 November 2011.
10 Google Trends Graphs That Explain Home PerformanceEnergy Circle
Where is the concept of "home performance" in the minds of the general populace, particularly relative to air conditioning, insulation and other terms?
Biggish Data: 6 Years of Facts About How Homeowners See Home PerformanceEnergy Circle
A big pile of data: Google Trends on Home Performance, Insulation and HVAC. Conversion Rates. Facebook Interest Volumes. Who's Buying High Performance Homes. IAQ volume & conversion. PPC performance since Google's column change. Link Volume & Domain Authority correlation in home performance.
Internet Marketing 101--Peter Troast's Presentation at CO Energy Star Summit,...Energy Circle
How Home Performance Contractors, Auditors, Raters and others can leverage internet marketing to drive their business. SEO, social media, Facebook. Google+, keyword data, more.
The second half of the Nudging Homeowners into Action workshop by Aaron Goldfeder of Energy Savvy and Peter Troast of Energy Circle. This is my portion--4 proven internet marketing ideas for energy raters and auditors, home performance contractors, single measure contractors and other energy efficiency professionals.
The Case Against School Consolidation in Freeport Maine
The Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit
1. The Mallett Deep Energy Retrofit
A Renovation for the Next 125 Years
2. Peter Troast
• Founder & CEO of Energy Circle
• Information Website and eCommerce store of user-tested Energy
Efficiency Gear
• Energy Monitors, Lighting, Smart Strips, Timers & Switches
• My house: Kill-a-Watt, Blueline, TED 1000, TED 5000, eMonitor
• Energy Efficiency Auditor/Contractor Web & Marketing Software
Platform
• 200+ Customers in 46 States, ME to CA to FL to AK
• Passionate About
• Deep Energy Retrofits
• Real time energy monitoring
• Success of home performance contractor sector
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5. Energy Use in the US
Use of Energy Greenhouse Gas Emissions
27% 32%
transportation transportation
30%
industrial
34% 21%
industrial residential 20%
residential
18%
18% commercial
commercial
Source: US Energy Information Adm.
Buildings are the single largest user of energy
Buildings are the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions
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7. If every home built from now until 2030 was
Net Zero
we’d reduce residential building energy by
~8%
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9. US Housing Stock
Existing US Housing Stock, 1000’s
25,000
18,750
12,500
6,250
0
Pre1920 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
significant need moderate need some need for
for energy retrofit for energy retrofit energy retrofit
Sources: US Census Bureau, Annual Housing Survey.
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10. The Challenge of Older Homes
Use More Energy
Pre-1940 homes use 32% more energy than 1980‘s
Average 120MM btu’s/house vs 81MM
Disproportionately Located in Cold Climates
Have Construction Details that are Energy Challenges
Basements and Crawl Spaces
Heavier use of fuel oil
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18. Defining “Deep Energy Reduction”
• DOE Building America Program: 50%+ Reduction
Over Code
• ACI 1000 Home Challenge: 75-90% Reduction in
Actual Use--Not Modeled
• Measured on Actual or
• Measured Against Modeled based on
• Climate Zone, House Size, Occupants, Heat Sources
• Home Only--no transportation, embodied,
durable goods, vacations, consumables
DATE 18
19. Beyond Energy & Carbon
• Resiliency
• Affordability
• Durability
• Comfort
• Health
• Value
DATE 19
20. Naomi C. O. Beal Photo
57 Depot Street
Freeport, Maine
32. Breaking Out the Reductions
CFL Lighting
8%
96% Eff. Furnace
14%
Windows
5%
Air Sealing
53%
Insulation
21%
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35. Insulating In vs Out
Advantages of Going In Advantages of Going Out
• Minimizes exterior impact visually • Can remain occupied
• Siding and roofing not impacted • Minimize code impact (stair widths)
• Windows remain in place • No impact to partitions, bearing walls
• Align with interior renovation? • Align with New Siding or Roofing or
Windows
• Plastic materials to the exterior
• Proven wall & roof assembly
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48. The Cost of Federal Funding
1. Section 106 Review: National Historic
Preservation Act
2. HUD Rules: Low Bid Wins
DATE 48
50. Compromises for Historic Preservation
• 2” Polyiso on Walls
• Insulate IN on Front Facade
• Marvin Triple Glazed vs Serious Windows (Muntins)
DATE 50
51.
52. Our Attempt to Scare Off Builders
A Very Aggressive Air Tightness Standard
276 CFM50
DATE 52
53. Our Attempt to Scare Off Builders
An Absurd Very Aggressive Air Tightness
Standard
276 CFM50
“A few buildings have achieved air infiltration of less than the target.
Very few of these have been retrofit buildings. Buildings built with
board sheathing, and with rubble foundations, are inherently more
difficult to air seal. A target such as 276 CFM50, referenced in the
Specifications, is likely unachievable with the construction as
designed.”
Building Science Corporation
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