Green Architects' Lounge - Deep Energy Retrofit - Part 2

07/07/10 • 21 min

This is part two of the Green Architects' Lounge three-part series on Deep Energy Retrofits. In this episode, Phil and I discuss what we feel is the most crucial part of a DER, the exterior building envelope. There is no single solution. Here, we must be nimble and thoughtful and deal with the structure that we're given and apply the skills we've learned. (and by we, I mean you as well). This is not your typical renovation. There's plenty of room for creativity. To quote my co-host, "We should look at his as a challenge that excites us..."

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Green Architects' Lounge - Deep Energy Retrofits - Part 1

Deep Energy Retrofits - Part 1: Our Nation is full of an existing housing stock in desperate need of improvement. There is scarcely a greener thing to do than to assign our collective architectural skills to the task of improving the efficiency, durability, functionality, and all-around livability of these homes. We're talking DEEP energy retrofits here, so the timid need not download! The van is swinging by, the door is open, and it's only slowing down a little, so brace yourself, Jump in, and let's go!

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Green Architects' Lounge - Deep Energy Retrofits - Part 3

This is the last part of the Green Architects' Lounge three-part series on deep energy retrofits.

In this episode, Phil and I are basically wrapping up the segment. We discuss the importance of sizing your new HVAC system to the heat load of your newly renovated house (this is where that energy audit information, that we mentioned in previous episodes, is going to come in handy).