by Chris White | Oct 19, 2016 | Enclosure Commissioning, Engineering, Environment, Indoor Air Quality, Mold
Respecting Your Elders – Especially When it Comes to Building Science How many times has someone (usually older than you) told you to respect your elders? Probably more than a few. And if you’re like me, you probably rolled your eyes plenty of times...
by Chris White | Feb 10, 2015 | Enclosure Commissioning, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Green Building
How do I stop acting like an engineer and transition to thinking like an Owner? I find myself in a very strange position – I’m building a house, which is great for all the reasons you’d be excited about building a house. But it’s also a little...
by Chris White | Mar 15, 2013 | Energy, Engineering, Environment, LEED, News
Well, this is somewhat surprising and somewhat not. I’ve always said that just because a building claims to be green, or even has a LEED plaque on the front of it for that matter, doesn’t mean it’s saving energy or money. Mother Nature Network has...
by Chris White | Mar 7, 2013 | Engineering, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Tips
Imagine you’re sitting in your office when you notice a drip-drip-drip. You get the trash can out and put it under the leak-problem solved! Or is it? Does that water touch anything that supports mold growth, like the gypsum board ceiling or your ceiling tile? Do...
by Chris White | Feb 19, 2013 | Business, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Green Building, Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Tips
The importance of building green or implementing green initiatives in existing buildings is on everyone’s mind. The top three outcomes building owners want to achieve by going green are: 1) Lowering operating costs (energy savings). 2) Having a healthier indoor...
