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A Conversation with Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool: Optimizing Building Performance, Sustainability & Cost through Building Information Modeling
Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen. Patrick gives an introduction to Cove.Tool’s impressive we… more...
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Software
1 replies | 12624 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023
Learning about Smarter Refrigerant Management with Trakref (Video)
This interview with Tedd Atwood of Trakref and Matt Hoots is a must listen for building owners and operators/managers. Managing refrigerants better will save money and energy and equipment life. It’s really worth everyone … more...
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Software
1 replies | 12182 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023
Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire (Video)
In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show. Indoor air qu… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 13486 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023
A Quick Look at Mitsubishi Electric's Residential HVAC Models - Great Gains in Energy Efficiency (Video)
At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their residential offerings for 2020. Chad r… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 9958 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023
VIDEO: Spot Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) - Designed for One Location (vs Whole House)
Learn about spot energy recovery ventilation (designed for one room/location) in this “unboxing” video, and… meet Matt’s dog, Oliver! Matt reviews the components of an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) and … more...
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Energy Recovery and Heat Recovery Ventilation
0 replies | 7569 views | Posted on: 09/13/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023
VIDEO: Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring Panels - Water Resistant, Dimensionally Stable, Solidly Designed
In this video, builder and green building expert Matt Hoots shares his personal experience with Huber’s Advantech subflooring panels. This is a product he has worked with for over 20 years and uses on the majority of his job… more...
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Flooring
0 replies | 6774 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/23/2023
Wall Control Layers, and How Zip System Products Work with Wall Panels and Roof panels to Keep Buildings Dry (VIDEO)
What is the "perfect wall"? 10 Years ago, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, building science expert, published an article detailing the "Perfect Wall." The wall is an assembly that is designed to "keep the outside … more...
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Other - Wood
0 replies | 8923 views | Posted on: 11/01/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023
Webinar: Heat Pump Application & Design (Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Heat Pump Application & Design Recorded: Tuesday, June 16 | 2:00 pm Central Speaker: Kimberly Llewellyn - Performance Construction Technical Lead at Mitsubishi Cost: Free This webinar will focus on sizing an… more...
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Heat Pumps
0 replies | 3253 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023
Designing and Building High Performance Homes, and Building "the Perfect Wall" using Stone Wool Insulation - A Video Series in 8 Parts
In this 8-part series hosted by Rockwool, Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. walks us through some of the high performance homes he’s built, the basics of well-built wall assemblies, and the top reasons he builds with stone … more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 7597 views | Posted on: 12/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023
Electric Lawn Care Equipment by Husqvarna - Eliminate Gas, Reduce Noise and Pollution, and Save Energy (Video)
Caleb Peck from Husqvarna recently spoke with Green Builder Matt Hoots about Husqvarna’s residential and commercial electric mowers and other lawn and maintenance equipment, some of which can also be automated and/or solar power… more...
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Landscaping and Land Management
0 replies | 8039 views | Posted on: 12/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023
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