Attending conferences like the U.S. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild is one of my favorite ways to stay inspired and connected to a broader design discourse.
PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE: DECREASING ENERGY COSTS THROUGH PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN
Passive house design goes beyond typical energy reduction improvements to maximize savings on energy bills and provide a high quality, comfortable environment for occupants. Aggressive
LHB COMMITS TO A CARBON-NEUTRAL BUILT ENVIRONMENT
The AIA 2030 Commitment LHB was an early adopter of data-driven design, understanding that what is measured can be managed. We are involved in developing,
FINAL FRONTIER: PLUG LOAD REDUCTION STRATEGIES
In late 2010, I was reviewing a set of predicted energy models for a project at LHB, ranging from a better-than-code to a SB 2030
THOUGHTS AND EXPERIENCE: JAY BERGMAN AND STORMWATER
Stormwater runoff is a quiet polluter. Rain seems far less menacing than vehicle exhaust, power plant emissions, or improperly managed solid waste. Runoff is also
TAKE ACTION WITH MINNESOTA’S 2025 ENERGY ACTION PLAN
What do electric buses, smart inverters, and stretch energy codes have in common? They are all strategies outlined in Minnesota’s 2025 Energy Action Plan as