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The Homes of Tomorrow Today Tour showcases new homes throughout the Portland region to consumers and potential buyers, featuring the best in sustainable building practices, comfort, and durability. Builders and product partners, learn more about how to get in front of potential buyers and educate consumers on the benefits of living in an above-code, energy-efficient […]

An explanation of how ERV cores work, when and where to use them, and strategic cost-effective installs in simple triggers.

A new manufacturer in the USA is now offering a cold-climate-resilient gas heat pump that immediately lowers utility bills by 30-50% (compared to traditional gas heating), and provides ample and comfortable heat.  The thermally-driven heat pump repurposes and modernizes the world’s oldest heat pump into a powerful answer for the environment, as well as the […]

There are strong effort to electrify and move away from gas appliances that release GHG emissions into the atmosphere. This shift puts the energy efficiency of mechanical systems in even greater focus. Heat Pumps have been identified as the most readily deployable solution for both hot water, heating, and cooling applications. One particular heat pump […]

8.6% of household income on energy – and as high as 30% depending on location, climate and income – as compared to a 3% average for non-low-income families. The latest innovations in energy efficiency are often beyond the financial reach of builders and residents of low-income housing even though they can deliver long-term energy security […]

This session delves into the topic of collaboration between designers and builders to reduce waste and use more sustainable materials. We’ll explore practices for phasing out traditional materials for greener options, cost differences, access challenges, and the role of specialists. We’ll also discuss the challenges faced in working with architects and designers who focus on […]