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High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Insulation That Pays Off

High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Insulation That Pays Off

by Sara Holmes | Dec 5, 2025 | News, Video

As energy codes become increasingly stringent, homebuilders are rethinking how to insulate homes effectively and efficiently. This session explores how continuous exterior insulation (CI) can help meet evolving energy standards while improving overall building...
Understanding Stone Wool Insulation in Interior and Exterior Applications: Solutions for Thermal, Fire, and Sound Control

Understanding Stone Wool Insulation in Interior and Exterior Applications: Solutions for Thermal, Fire, and Sound Control

by Sara Holmes | Nov 10, 2025 | News, Video

The net energy savings realized in a properly insulated building are well understood. However, as design professionals strive to maximize thermal resistance while reducing mass in the wall assembly, insulation is increasingly being positioned in both the stud wall and...
Spotlight Tour | The Overland Method: ICFs, SIP Roofs, & Solar Panels

Spotlight Tour | The Overland Method: ICFs, SIP Roofs, & Solar Panels

by Kate Klein | Oct 1, 2025 | Event

November 13, 2025 | 4:00 – 5:30pm 1.5 AIA Credits Available 110 Shoreham Terrace, Fairfield, CT 06824 Members: $25 Non-Members: $40 REGISTER HERE MEMBERS: ACCESS PROMO CODE Nestled just 35 feet from Ash Creek and surrounded by sweeping marshland views, this...
Event Highlights | Carbon Smart Passive House: Birchfell Hard Hat Tour

Event Highlights | Carbon Smart Passive House: Birchfell Hard Hat Tour

by Kate Klein | Sep 10, 2025 | Event, News

On August 21st, BuildGreenCT toured Birchfell Passive House in Sharon, CT, our second Spotlight Tour of 2025. If you’re interested in hosting your own Spotlight Tour with BuildGreenCT, learn more here.  August’s Spotlight Tour was a powerful opportunity for...
Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits of Affordable Housing

Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits of Affordable Housing

by Kate Klein | May 1, 2025 | Event, Video

LOGIN TO VIEW THIS MEMBERS-ONLY RECORDING   Working towards a low-carbon built environment demands that we address our existing structures.   There is an abundance of existing buildings – and particularly existing housing – that are energy inefficient,...
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