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Earth Day Feature ERTH360

At EEBA, we’re proud to have innovators in our community like ERTH360, a solutions provider for homebuilders committed to creating healthier homes. ERTH360’s holistic approach, rooted in the science of building biology, focuses on using natural building materials, abundant ventilation, natural light, and humidity control to promote health and well-being. Their mission is simple yet powerful: Everyone deserves to live in a home that nurtures their health. This commitment to healthier living spaces is why we were thrilled to honor the Empire x ERTH360 Discovery Home with the 2024 EEBA Excellence Award for Healthier Homes! This groundbreaking project, designed and built by ERTH360 and Empire Communities, serves as a proof-of-concept for how innovative design, materials, and processes can redefine production homebuilding to prioritize health, wellness, and sustainability. Learn more about the Discovery Home: Visit the ERTH360 website. And don’t miss our interview with Andrew ... read more
 
Posted by Merielle McLaughlin Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:45:00 AM
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Women in Construction

For this year’s Women’s History Month, EEBA invited three knowledgeable women: founder of Younger Homes Danielle Younger, co-owner and Marketing Director of Lifestyle Homes, Karen Kicinski, and co-founder of Charis Homes, Glenna Wilson, to share with us how they entered the sustainable building industry. Following a discussion about how the industry has impacted them and how they’ve impacted the industry in return, they also discussed the sustainable technologies and innovations they have implemented and provide advice for women looking to enter the residential construction industry. In this month's feature, we chose to highlight these three women to recognize the countless women that work courageously to advance equality and opportunities for women in the United States. Aaron Smith: Tell us about the most challenging and rewarding aspects of day-to-day operations in this industry. In what ways do you feel you uniquely meet those challenges? Karen Kicinski: The... read more
 
Posted by Anna Jennissen Monday, April 17, 2023 9:25:00 AM Categories: Indoor Air Workforce, Diversity Zero Energy Home
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Heat Pumps Everywhere

One of the most mentioned items in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is heat pumps. The IRA provides significant rebates and/or tax credits for the installation of heat pumps. These rebates and tax credits make this technology worth considering for all builders and homeowners installing new equipment or upgrading old systems. Let’s cover what types of heat pumps are available and why you will want to consider them. Heat pumps are up to five times more efficient than standard systems and have the ability to use air or water to heat and cool systems within a home. Heat pumps use electricity to transfer thermal energy from one place to another instead of producing heat through combustion. Heat pumps can be classified into two types: ground-source and air-source. Both can provide efficient heating and cooling solutions with minimal electricity consumption and no combustion. How Different Types of Heat Pumps Function: Ground Source Heat Pumps: Geothermal heat... read more
 
Posted by Anna Jennissen Monday, April 10, 2023 12:27:00 PM Categories: Healthy Homes Indoor Air Zero Energy Home
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Walk the Wok

A Conversation about Induction Cooking & Its Role in All Electric, Zero Energy Homes

 

Chef Rachelle Boucher of Kitchens to Life cooks her favorite Chinese New Year dishes as two of the top experts in Indoor Air Quality bring a fresh perspective to traditional cooking and the vital role of ventilation in today's homes. Instructors: Rachelle Boucher, Brady Seals, Alex Siow. 

 

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Posted by Tuesday, June 14, 2022 12:12:00 PM Categories: Healthy Homes Indoor Air Induction Cooking Zero Energy Home
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