Builders can do good and make more money through green building. It’s not so hard to get started.
Building Energy
Becoming a green builder
This is a set of thoughts for builders seeking to become more green oriented. The thoughts may also be helpful for homeowners thinking about green projects.
Financial analysis of deep energy retrofit
This post continues the sharing of learning from the “deep energy retrofit” of our home. It summarizes a financial analysis of the project.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the Brownsberger Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) project
What is the net environmental impact of a deep energy retrofit (DER)? We know that adding insulation, a more efficient furnace, modern windows and leak sealing foam to an older house will reduce the energy required to maintain a given temperature. We can calculate the cost savings and GHG reductions. But what of the environmental …
Belmont Deep Energy Retrofit Update
Building Sciences Corporation has published a case study of our super-insulated home project.
Deep Energy Retrofit in Belmont
We are doing a “deep energy retrofit” of our home. It’s a nice time to drive by if you are interested in the insulation process — different parts of the structure are at different stages.