BBD 2009
2009 Conference Presentations
Download PDF versions of presentations from the workshops at the 2009 BBD Conference.
Keynote Address: Practical Ecology: High-Quality, Low-Cost, Green-Built Homes
Fernando Pagés, Brighton Construction
Introduction to Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)
Vera Novak, LEED AP, Insulating Concrete Form Association (ICFA)
LEED Commissioning Requirements
Ronald Wilkinson, PE, LEED AP, AKF Engineers LLP
Myths & Realities: Ground Source Heat Pumps
Bruce Harley, Conservation Services Group (CSG)
Andy Shapiro, Energy Balance
Lighting Fundamentals for Beginners
Peter Romaniello, LC, Conceptual Lighting
Marketing Energy-Efficient Lighting
Jeffrey Schwartz, LC, IES, ICF International
High-Performance Roofs: How to Beat the Heat
William Miller, Ph.D., Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Checking Up on the Thermal Bypass Checklist
Jeff Gephart, Efficiency Vermont
Modeling Software for Smart Design
Andy Shapiro, Energy Balance
Heating with Wood: Vermont's Renewable Resource
Skip Hayden, Integrated Energy Systems
LEDs: Evolution to Revolution
Kevin Dowling, Ph.D., Philips Solid State Lighting Solutions
Marketing Energy Efficiency and Your Business
Fernando Pagés, Brighton Construction
Windows Done Right
Steve Selkowitz, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Controls in Commissioning Green Buildings
Ronald Wilkinson, PE, LEED AP, AKF Engineers LLP
Strategies for Whole-House Ventilation
Terry Brennan, Camroden Associates, Inc.
Evaluating New Residential Lighting Technologies
Peter Romaniello, LC, Conceptual Lighting
A New Day for Outdoor Lighting
Jim Benya, PE, FIESNA, FIALD, LC, Benya Lighting
The Right Mix of Renewable Energy Options
Andrew R. Cay, Integrated Solar Applications Corp.
Behind the Scenes: Roofs and Attics
John Straube, Ph.D., PE, Building Science Corporation
Residential Heating Best Practices, Part 1: Boilers & Furnaces
Skip Hayden, Integrated Energy Systems
Sound HVAC Choices for Sustainable Design
Julian R. de Bullet, McQuay International
Lighting the 21st Century School, Part 1
Jim Benya, PE, FIESNA, FIALD, LC, Benya Lighting
Achieving Net Zero
Jeff Christian, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Deep Energy Retrofit
John Straube, Ph.D., PE, Building Science Corporation
Residential Heating Best Practices, Part 2: Alternative Systems & Approaches for Low Heat-Load Homes
Skip Hayden, Integrated Energy Systems
Lighting the 21st Century School, Part 2
Jim Benya, PE, FIESNA, FIALD, LC, Benya Lighting
High-Efficiency Residential Lighting Techniques, Part 1
Peter Romaniello, LC, Conceptual Lighting
Integrated Renewable Fuel Heating Systems
Adam Sherman, Biomass Energy Resource Center
Netaka White, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund
Building Smaller, Building Better: Getting to Net Zero Ready by Design Part 1
Building Smaller, Building Better: Getting to Net Zero Ready by Design Part 2
Betsy Petitt, FAIA, Building Science Corporation
Commercial Kitchen Equipment
Don Fisher, Fisher-Nickel, Inc.
Exploring Community Wind and Thermal Solar Heating
Leigh W. Seddon, Alteris Renewables
Christa Shute, Earth Turbines, Inc.
Kitchen Exhaust and Ventilation: Simple Solutions
Don Fisher, Fisher-Nickel, Inc.
LEDs: New Products, New Rebates
Gabe Arnold, PE, LC, CEM, Efficiency Vermont
Dan Mellinger, PE, CEM, Efficiency Vermont
Innovations and Emerging Technologies
John Straube, Ph.D., PE, Building Science Corp.
Green Building: Net Zero Homes in Vermont
David Pill, High-performance homeowner/Architect, Pill-Maharam Architects
Phil Pouech, High-performance homeowner
