by VCA-Admin001a | Sep 17, 2020 | Community
In green building, the “triple bottom line” is regularly emphasized due to positive impacts on a project’s systems and operations. The triple bottom line considers the measurable effects on building sustainability, overall planetary health, and return on investment...
by VCA-Admin001a | Apr 9, 2020 | Community
What if you could reduce your equipment tonnages and save $200 to $700 per unit or 15% to 25% on your equipment costs with a potential 1,500% ROI? Would you do it? Construction codes are requiring better windows, more insulation, and cool roofs. Some buildings can...
by VCA-Admin001a | Jun 6, 2019 | Community
The Passive House standard is possibly the world’s toughest certification for building energy use reduction. It requires projects to use levels of insulation that are beyond code and to eliminate nearly all air leaks and thermal bridges. It also requires intensive...
by VCA-Admin001a | Feb 28, 2019 | Community
Why are vapor barriers required? Take your cold soda can or glass of ice water: what happens to the exterior of that container when sitting on your table? It develops condensate. Why? Because the temperature of the container falls below the dew point temperature given...
