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Air Quality and a Healthy Home

WebWhen it comes to our homes, we often focus on aesthetics and functionality while overlooking a crucial aspect: indoor air quality. High performance builders, however, …

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What You Need To Know About Air Flow

WebControlled air flow is generated by a mechanical device and is designed to help ventilate a building and/or distribute conditioned air throughout a building. Ventilation systems, fans, …

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Did You Know: Your Home is Breathing

WebDid you know your living spaces are alive and breathing, just like you? They deal with all kinds of moisture, provide you fresh air, and protect you from pollutants. WARNING: An …

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Advantages of High-Performance Homes

WebHere are some of the key benefits of high-performance homes: Lower energy bills: high-performance homes use less energy to heat and cool, which can save you hundreds or …

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New Bill Aims to Safely Manage Household Hazardous Products in …

WebThe “Household Hazardous Products Stewardship Act” Safely Managing Household Hazardous Products in Vermont In a significant move toward a cleaner and safer …

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Worst materials to use in Building

WebFailure to properly maintain and service equipment and systems, leading to premature failure and higher long-term costs. Use of harmful or toxic building materials, such as …

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About Sustainable Energy Outreach Network

WebWhy SEON is Unique: Collaborative Model: SEON is a unique model for economic development in Vermont. We bring together all constituents of the local economy to …

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Building Back to the Roots: Sustainable Homes, Vermont-Style

WebVermont is renowned for its charming older homes, barns, and churches that encapsulate the quintessential Vermont dream. Building the Vermont Dream means embracing …

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Building Science Interviews Archives

WebBuilding Science Interviews. A building science expert is a professional who has specialized knowledge of the physical principles that govern the design, construction, operation, and …

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Energy Star V3 Building Science

WebThe ENERGY STAR New Homes Program uses both current building science theory and practical experience to look at building design, construction techniques, materials, and …

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Growth Must Be Pursued Consciously and Sustainably

WebHigh-performance building isn’t just a profession; it’s a future that marries economic growth, environmental preservation and personal fulfillment.

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AeroBarrier Air Sealing System

WebAt the October 23rd Building Science Guild meeting, Nate Gusakov of Zone 6 Energy in New Haven, VT, presented the AeroBarrier system of Air Sealing.. AeroBarrier is a …

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …

WebThe New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation established in 1975 with the goal of advancing the development and …

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Financing Options for High-Performance Homes

WebHigh-Performance Homes: Saving Money, Enhancing Health, and Protecting the Environment. Yes, high-performance homes can come with a higher upfront cost …

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SURVEY: Compensation Trends in the Design & Construction …

WebHere are the Key Takeaways from a survey recently conducted by SEON member, HELM Construction Solutions. Design & Construction Industry Compensation Survey, offering …

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What homeowners with children need to know about the Vermont …

WebThis section addresses Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) testing, remediation, and removal in schools in the state of Vermont. Here’s what homeowners, particularly those with …

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Building Science Instructors

WebChris West. Chris West is a SEON instructor and a PHIUS/PHI Certified Passive House consultant and trainer, as well as the owner of Eco Houses of Vermont, LLC, a building …

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Le Corbusier: Pioneer of Modern Architecture and His Impact on …

WebLe Corbusier Recognized by UNESCO. On this day, in 2016, Le Corbusier work was included in the UNESCO World Heritage sites list as “Outstanding Contributions to the …

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