Future Smart Heating Choices

Mar 6, 2009 at 3:00 pm

Presented by: Alistair Jackson, Principal, O'Brien & Company

Session Description:

At a point when the near and long-term energy future is anything but clear, making smart, future-proof decisions about residential mechanical systems isn't easy. As we begin to plan seriously for better utilization of the renewable energy that's delivered to every home site - through passive and active solar strategies - it pays to think long-term when planning your fuel source and heat distribution strategies.

This session presents a context for the fuel choce discussion, performance information on various systems and a set of tools to help builders make smart choices for their envelopes, heating distribution/delivery and fuel sources.

Bio:

Alistair leads OBrien & Companys residential team, providing project design & construction consulting, verification and rating services to affordable and market-rate housing clients across the western US and beyond. Alistair is a certified Sustainable Building Advisor, a LEED Accredited Professional, and a BuiltGreen, EnergyStar and LEED for Homes verifier/rater/Faculty member.