Presentations

Webinar from Terrence Mosley, Rick Wertheim, and Theresa Gilbride on providing high performance, high indoor air quality, and net zero energy usage to affordable housing projects in accordance with U.S. DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home program, focusing on affordable projects from the United Way of Long...

Webinar from a group of green residential home building experts on how the Ultimate Z.E.N. Home, a production-built home is able to operate comfortably and successfully without the use of fossil fuels, including insulation, heating and cooling strategies, and other energy efficient design measures.

Video that defines zero energy and dives into the ways a zero energy goal can set you up for success.

Video explaining the difference between site energy and source energy with example calculations.

Video discussing the cost of a zero energy home and how that compares to the cost of the average building in the US.

Video that explains the impact of design decisions, the importance of setting goals, and how measurable goals can lead to more successful building design.

Video that goes over how people designed their architecture in the past and how that can help us in the modern day.

Video that discusses the importance of designing an energy efficient building for the climate that we are constructing the building in.

Video that discusses the importance of designing an energy efficient home and some helpful design tips.

Video explaining some techniques used in the industry to building energy efficient buildings through the building envelope.

Video that introduces the term commissioning and how to commission a building.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.

This presentation will help you define insulated siding, understand R-value testing of insulated siding, describe proper installation of insulated siding, comply with energy codes and understand building energy performance program and software recognition.

Webinar that reviews market-ready and innovative technology options for all-electric homes in cold climates. It will also discuss building envelope options as well as HVAC and water heating solutions. Free EEBA Digital Chalk account required to view.

Presentation from Light Home on how to construct homes in hot climate zones.

Webinar from a group of indoor air quality experts on compliance with EPA's Indoor airPLUS program as multifamily buildings reach past five stories high, with special consideration taken for ventilation, air sealing, moisture control, and indoor air quality needs in larger residences.

Presentation from Colorado Renewable Energy Society on building net zero homes by using the steps of passive solar design, efficient exterior envelope, efficient all-electric systems, and a renewable source of energy generation.

Presentation from Redwood Energy and Healthy Buildings Institute on how building science is changing as extreme heat becomes more prevalent.

Webinar from Keenan Watson and Samantha Kambo of DuPont on how to correctly install a weather-resistant barrier on a home for code compliance effectiveness. Free EEBA login required.

Webinar that covers the key elements to a healthier home and what the role is of each person involved. Free EEBA Digital Chalk account required to view.

Webinar that reviews what zero energy or zero net energy homes are and how they are designed and used at a high level.