New state laws encourage accessory dwelling unit (ADU) construction to help meet the state’s housing needs, but the requirements can be confusing. Join In Balance Green’s Jennifer Rennick and co-presenter Lauren Hotell (Franklin Energy) for their presentation on new and existing conversion ADUs, how they comply with the 2019 Energy and Green Building Codes, solar requirements, and HVAC and water heating considerations.
Free All-Electric Homes Presentations to be Offered Throughout the Tri-County Region
In Balance Green Consulting is pleased to announce several free presentations on all-electric homes for community members, home owners and anyone in the building trades wanting an introductory class. The one-hour workshop, presented in conjunction with the Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN), will be led by an architect and contractor team with experience and expertise in all-electric new construction and renovation; timing will allow for audience questions. The same course will be offered in a variety of formats and times, to provide many opportunities for attendance.
Bishop Passive House: Thermal Bridges and Transitions
(This is the twelfth in our series of reflections on real construction decisions for one of our local projects: The Bishop Passive House). Once assemblies have been designed and materials ordered, the thermal performance of a new building or home can depend on careful installation of the smallest details. Specifically, thermal bridges - those areas where heat and cold move through materials in an uncontrolled fashion - can lead to significant energy loss over time. For this reason, one of the primary principles of Passive House is to have zero thermal bridges.