Better homes video series

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 · available on-demand

Cost:

Free

Length:

2 videos (16 and 12 minutes)

let's make the neighbors green with envy
Learn how to add value to one of the largest purchases of your life, your home, through energy upgrades that also enhance comfort. In addition, take a look at various green certifications and how they provide a roadmap toward the pursuit of a healthier, comfortable, energy efficient home.

Who should watch?
Homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, students and apprentices in construction trades, builders, remodelers, insulators, affordable housing advocates, real estate professionals and appraisers.

Add value to your home improvement project (16 min)
Jason hones in on home upgrades that improve comfort and efficiency. He explains best practice approaches for three of the top ten remodeling projects done across the country: residing, attic conversions and basement remodels.

Navigating the green sea (12 min)
In the real estate market, one in five homes is tied to some level of green certification. Jason discusses current green certifications and what they have in common.

Jason LaFleur LEED AP BD+C
Senior Program Manager
Emerging Technologies, GTI

Jason is dedicated to market transformation for high-performance buildings, working on emerging technology within the building energy sector at GTI. He has vast experience with commercial and residential design, construction and operations of high-performance buildings, including experience with net zero energy design. With GTI, Jason is a Senior Program Manager in Energy Efficiency and Building Science, and is involved with project management functions on a number federal contracts and local distribution companies in the utilities sector.

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