Does Green = Quality?

Mar 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm

John Tooley, Senior Building Science Consultant, Advanced Energy

Session Description:

Green building programs have clearly caught the public attention. Programs such as LEED, Built Green, Earthcraft and others continue to grab an increasing share of the market for new buildings. With this increased attention come greater expecations. Expectations that green buildings will deliver on their promise of increased resource efficiency, improved environmental quality and reduced operating expenses. This workshop will discuss how to marry a comprehensive approach to quality construction with today's generation of green buildings, so that the promise represented by these programs is actually delivered.

Bio:

John Tooley is one of the nation's most respected innovators in the area of building science and high performance construction techniques. Tooley has diagnosed and repaired over 5,000 residential buildings and researched the feasibility of many new methods for making houses more durable, comfortable and energy efficient. Recipient of the Florida Governor's Energy Award and the Energy Efficient Building Association's coveted Joule Award, Tooley is one of the most creative, humorous and enlightened presenters in the nations, his messages are filled with solutions for today's issues.