Along with energy and conservation measures, stability trends are continuously becoming more robust with high focus on carbon emissions, product transparency and resiliency. Importantly, is the embodied Carmen impacts of building materials are becoming one of the primary measurements of a products stability. The use of environmental product declarations (EPD) is increasing where understanding the...
Are you ready to electrify everything? Join us to explore innovative strategies that building professionals can use to tackle climate change through electrification. Learn how to navigate challenges like domestic hot water systems and infrastructure upgrades, collaborate across disciplines to accelerate the transition, and discover emerging technologies and case studies that demonstrate improved performance and...
Passive House standards are widely recognized as the gold standard for building energy efficiency. However, focusing solely on energy savings overlooks one of their greatest benefits: significantly enhanced indoor air quality. This presentation delves into various indoor air quality metrics and demonstrates how Passive House standards surpass code-minimum construction in improving these factors. By combining...
Windows and exterior doors play a key role in the success of any project. They open up the building to daylight and exterior views, and allow for natural ventilation. They are a key factor in a building energy balance, and can provide free heating via passive solar gains. They are also one of the most...
On March 5, Marine Sanchez from RDH Building science Toronto and Roberto Iannetti from Elements Air Consultancy will be delivering a presentation focused on the challenges and innovations associated with the University of Toronto and University of Victoria projects in Canada. This presentation will delve into the experiences of a designer and certifier involved in...
This one-hour AIA accredited educational session will cover strategies for designing and installing Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with stone wool exterior continuous insulation. During this course, you will learn how the latest energy codes in residential and commercial construction, along with other regulatory requirements can be achieved using noncombustible insulation. The information outlined...
We are pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we will discuss the key aspects of our company's performance over the past year. During the AGM, our Committees and Working Groups will present on the work they are doing and what our goals are for 2025. This meeting provides an opportunity for...
The webinar will feature a selection of different add-ons and tools for the Passive House Planning Package to make your work easier and more efficient. First, the speaker, Jan Steiger, head of the tool development department at the Passive House Institute, will present the current updates on easyPH, the simplified building certification scheme for small...
This presentation focuses on thermally efficient methods for masonry cladding supports that promote the standards of Passive House, LEED® and Green Building, along with the requirements for continuous insulation in above-grade wall assemblies. These requirements are more common as the industry moves toward more demanding energy codes, thermal performance standards and energy efficient wall assemblies....
HIGHMARK Building Efficiency is proud to be a solution provider for the Alafia development’s domestic hot water systems. The two wastewater energy recovery systems by SHARC Energy are the first of their kind in both New York City and the Northeast United States. The Piranha system is a packaged heat pump solution, and the SHARC...
Sendero Verde, located in East Harlem, New York, stands as a groundbreaking model for sustainable urban living. Developed under the city's SustainNYC initiative, which champions high-quality, affordable housing, this innovative project consists of three mixed-use buildings. Listen to the designer Dylan Martello from Steven Winter Associates and the Passive House certifier Dragoș-Ionut Arnăutu from the...
Part two features Dattner and SWA discussing the sustainable elements integrated into the design of Phase 1 of Alafia and lessons learned through the comparison of two large passive house buildings C1/C2, and C3. They will also discuss some of the challenges of construction at this scale including the process of blower door testing one...
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