April 9 Deep Energy Retrofit Workshop

[David Legg]

There's just a few days left to register - here's what people are saying about this workshop led by Marc Rosenbaum.

 

“Each workshop offers new methods, and new hope with “real world” local examples of transforming old, cold buildings to be more sustainable than previously thought possible.” - Leffi Cewe-Malloy, Instructor, Architectural Engineering, WPI

 

“Provides valuable lessons learned that can improve most any retrofit or new construction project." - Bob Reals Jr, Efficiency Program Analyst, Liberty Utilities (NH)

 

"This is a great workshop! Dave Legg has seen a lot and David Joyce has done more DERs in the last three years than anyone else I know of. This is well worth the time and is a bargain." - Brice Hereford Certified Sustainable Designer at SmartHomze/Vantem Panels

 

Great building science. Local applications This workshop series on Deep Energy Retrofits will cover best practices and savings results from Deep Energy Retrofit projects across Massachusetts, and explore results and best practices from local projects. The first workshop is on April 9 at WPI. Hope you can join us! When: Wednesday, April 9, 2014, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Where: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA.  Cost: $70 (includes breakfast and lunch) Earn: 7 AIA CEUs (BPI, MA CSL in the works) Speakers and Subtopics Building Science – Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) theory, design, and methods by Marc Rosenbaum - Core science and best practices for water, moisture, air and thermal control layers - Foundation and Roof Insulation options and discussion - Wall insulation methods; under new siding; interior gut renovations - HVAC and Mechanical - Window replacement, repair; storm windows DER Overview, Results, Market and Non-Energy Benefits by David Legg - Gain insight from the results, cost/benefits and lessons learned from the MA and RI Deep Energy Retrofit Pilot Program, including over 40 DER projects - Energy data (often over 70% savings) and air leakage results - Non-energy benefits and “full value proposition” - Benefit from the experience of a local green building designers, builders and owners LOCAL CONNECTION: Affordable DER - 3 Unit College Housing in Worcester David Joyce  - Learn about converting a run-down 1890’s building to attractive, efficient college-student rental property. David will also cover process improvements for maximum tightness and cost reduction as well as cost data, performance results and insights from the developer/landlord.  Space is limited  REGISTER HERE