Solutions for rapid deployment of building retrofits. Construction, Climate, Social Impact
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Michele Knapp retweeted
Insulation is part of a complete #VirtualPowerPlant, generating long-term demand capacity.
Similar to how solar generates electricity when the sun is out, or wind when it blows, insulation generates #demandflexibility when it is hot and cold.
#energytwitter discuss.
Michele Knapp retweeted
This graphic illustrates the different dimensions to a transition in a complex adaptive system, based on the Multi-level perspective and three horizons model. Find the full canvas here: bit.ly/357Rlr1
Michele Knapp retweeted
Do you remember the Sick Building Syndrome in the 1970s?
It came from buildings getting too wet and not having enough outdoor air piped in.
With the IRA heat pump incentives rolling out, we're almost certain to see a resurgence of it.
A 🧵
Michele Knapp retweeted
Today I released a report from the Chicago Building Decarbonization Working Group, outlining ways to equitably reduce building emissions in the City while boosting our local economy & creating green jobs.
Read the report here: chi.gov/Decarbonization
Michele Knapp retweeted
If you want to know:
📑 What's in the City of Chicago "building decarbonization" report
🏘️ How fossil fuels in buildings hurt us, and how we can clean them up
➡️ What's next for clean buildings
Then my @NRDC colleague Valeria Rincon has you covered: nrdc.org/experts/valeria-rin…
Michele Knapp retweeted
Another great example of turning an old commieblock into a energy-efficient one: this time in Zwoleń. Energy costs dropped by 90%, and residents also got AC. Total cost of the renovation came up to PLN 3.2M ($650k).
Michele Knapp retweeted
Any serious plan to cut carbon emissions needs to sink substantial money into retrofitting old, energy-inefficient housing. trib.al/BG4oBaY
Michele Knapp retweeted
It’s my strongly held belief that deep building efficiency, specifically in residences, is an ethical matter. We promote and advance the health, safety, & welfare of the public. Especially under climate change, buildings that can’t keep you safe in a power outage violate that.
Michele Knapp retweeted
"Construction projects are undertaken within a legal and regulatory system that presents persistent, costly obstacles, while projects are being overseen by agencies who lack the resources and in some cases even the expertise to manage them."
Michele Knapp retweeted
"Energy Efficiency is a win, win, win. It helps us towards a high level of energy security, it helps us save the climate & we will make money doing it. The potential is huge", said @DanJoergensen at the Opening Plenary of the @IEA's conference. youtu.be/Uq3B4tlFPCQ #WhyEE
Process improvement and feedback loops. My experience has been that the difference between “doing a task” and “doing a task well” is about 15 minutes spent in either the planning or execution
What role does language play in reducing errors on #construction projects?
A theme in GIRI’s work is to instill a common understanding of why errors occur. This requires a common language – simple messages that are easy to understand and act on.
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Michele Knapp retweeted
Been reading fantasy analysis about how real estate never really slumps …. Oh yeah? 👇 – at Guildford, England
Michele Knapp retweeted
The current way we heat & cool our homes isn’t only expensive, it contributes to #climatechange. To make matters worse, research shows that fossil fuel appliances contribute to harmful indoor air pollution, driving asthma & other serious health conditions. yaleclimateconnections.org/2…
Michele Knapp retweeted
The @AMCprizes #EROBOTprize catalyzes innovation in building envelope retrofit solutions that make #EnergyEfficiency retrofits easier, faster, safer and more accessible for workers. Register for the demo day and awards TOMORROW & Thursday!: herox.com/EROBOT/updates
Michele Knapp retweeted
To increase worker safety & worksite efficiency, while cutting installation costs in half, #EROBOTprize finalist team FunForm is automating design, fabrication, & installation of exterior insulation finishing systems through #robotics. See it in action: youtu.be/FYKE-7-vzDY
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Join @energy as they announce the #EROBOTprize winners LIVE during a virtual event on April 7 at 2 p.m. ET. Register now to see which #buildings technologies take home a piece of the $2M prize: bit.ly/3tUA4tM
Michele Knapp retweeted
Stockard Channing explaining the HVAC system @Hamps_Theatre could be a Pinter monologue…marvellous
I never do this. But @mindomo is the best tool I have ever used. Every team in our organization has found amazing ways to work with it. So simple to use, it’s been a game changer for us.
Michele Knapp retweeted
3 to 6m US buildings per year need to be fully decarbonized, says @RockyMtnInst's Martha Campbell.
@FastCompany's @adele_peters dives deep into why the non-profit is testing @EnergiesprongEU retrofit in California - inc. developing new funding models.👇
fastcompany.com/90712613/thi…
Michele Knapp retweeted
How are developers - providing housing that benefits the city - supposed to continually shoulder these costs, while everyone wonders why housing costs are escalating?
Streamline permitting.
Organize processes.
Jettison stupid bureaucracy.
Keep good rules in place.
Let us BUILD.