National Organization Recognizes Building Per...
For Release: 10/17/2007 1:25:44 PM
Bigelow Homes and Perry Bigelow among many honored at EEBA awards
Minneapolis, MN-OCTOBER 10, 2007- In recognition of the organization’s 25th Anniversary, the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) awarded 25 Legacy Awards at their annual Excellence in Building Conference, October 10, 2007 in St. Paul, MN.
The Legacy Award recognized the 25 most significant contributions made to the promotion and development of building performance as it relates to the science of new home construction.
Recipients were selected from an international pool of submissions for contributions made over the past 25 years. Award categories were based on, but not limited to, design, production, application, testing, technology, education, awareness, health, safety, educational resources, publications and legislative.
“The Legacy Awards are the first of their kind to recognize the significant work done by the pioneers in building science,” notes Kathleen Guidera, EEBA Executive Director. “Their passion for better building performance has provided all of us with a higher building standard that can be applied to homes across the country.”
Awards were presented at the EEBA Anniversary Breakfast and Legacy Awards Ceremony to:
Advanced Energy. Founded in 1980 by the North Carolina Utilities Commission, Advanced Energy was charged with the implementation of new technologies for distributed generation, load management, conservation and energy efficiency. Advanced Energy was recognized for their work in the facilitation of thousands of Energy Star qualified homes through its partnership with non-profit developers statewide.
Air to Air Exchanger Technology. In the early 1980’s the necessity for ventilation and the potential for energy recovery in a tightly built house led to the development of air to air exchanger technology.
Bruce Harley. Bruce Harley was recognized for his work as a national expert on conservation, home energy consumption, sustainability, “green building” and residential energy codes. Harley is technical director in the Applied Building Science Division of Conservation Services Group. Building Science Corporation (BSC). Founded in 1991, BSC has served as a leading resource for better building performance information through its consulting, Building Science Press, seminars, architectural services and work as a Building America Team.
Oliver Drerup. Oliver Drerup was recognized for his contribution to the development of the Canadian R-2000 Project, Alaskan Craftsman Home Program, Super-E Program and 40 years of service as an international expert on building science.
Energy Design Update (EDU). Developed to focus on “accurate advice to builders” the EDU publication was recognized as one of the first to committee to providing sound building science information to builders, designers and weatherization specialists since 1982.
Environments for Living Program (EFL). The EFL program was recognized as one of the first to use of building science principles to help builders construct homes that are more energy-efficient, comfortable, durable, healthier and safe. To date over 100,000 homes have been built to this standard.
EPA Energy Star Homes Program. Launched in 1996, the Energy Star Homes Program was recognized for its impact on energy conservation in new construction. The Program is credited with saving consumers over $25 Billon on annual utility expenses with nearly 750,000 homes to its credit.
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC). Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975, FSEC is credited with research, testing and solar system certification saving $20 million annually in energy costs for homeowners throughout the country.
Howard Faulkner. A long time advocate of building science education, Howard Faulkner was recognized for his pioneering spirit in the development of the Energy & Environmental Building Association. Howard was the 2nd Executive Director of the EEBA organization.
IBACOS. The Integrated Building and Construction Solutions (IBACOS) organization was founded in 1991. As one of the Building America Teams, IBACOS has provided extensive research on basic science of home performance and best construction practices and processes impacting thousands of homes throughout North America.
Jeanne Brownback Svedjan. An educator at the Rochester Community and Technical College in Rochester, MN, Jeanne Brownback Svedjan was one of a handful of people who launched what is now known as the Energy & Environmental Building Association in 1981. Her work in the building technology field continues at the Technical College System in Minnesota.
Jim Fitzgerald. Jim Fitzgerald was recognized for his 30 years of contribution to the field of building dynamics & field training in the US and Canada and his certification of weatherization crews for numerous agencies and utilities throughout the world.
Joseph Lstiburek. As one of the principles of the Building Science Corporation (BSC), Joseph Lstiburek was recognized for his extensive 25 year history as a consultant, author and trainer in the field of building performance. He is an expert in the area of rain penetration, air barriers, vapor barriers, air quality, durability and construction technology.
NAHB’s Energy Value Housing Award. The National Association of Home Builder’s Energy Value Housing Award was instrumental in elevating the impact of energy-efficient construction. It has served to educate the industry and the public about successful approaches to higher-performing homes.
Low E Coatings-Cardinal Glass. In 1982 Cardinal Glass introduced Low E Coating technology to the residential window market. Working with Andersen Windows, the coating was added to double pane glass units delivering triple and quad pane insulating value in a package that “fit” all windows.
MAD-Air. As one of the first to recognize and explore the problems caused by pressure differentials, MAD-Air program set the standards and test protocols for mechanical air distribution and interacting relationships---now known throughout the industry as MAD-Air.
Mark LaLiberte. Mark LaLiberte was recognized for his long history as a trainer, author and consultant and deep personal commitment to building performance education. The award recognized his work with the American Lung Association’s Health House Project, EEBA Houses That Work and Energy Star Homes Programs.
Perry Bigelow. Recognized as one of the early adopters of building performance construction, Perry Bigelow has over 30 years of homebuilding expertise. He continues to upgrade his product as new technologies and products are introduced to maintain his commitment to residential energy conservation.
R-2000 Program. Developed in partnership with Canada’s residential construction industry, R-2000 is an initiative of NRCan’s Office of Energy Efficiency. Its goal is to promote the use of cost-effective energy-efficient building practices and technologies and has impacted thousands of homes in North America.
Sealed Combustion Technology. In 1975 Minnesota natives, Ron and Dan Shimek developed an all-glass, wood burning fireplace and with it formed the Heat-N-Glo company. This product was later perfected and became the first sealed combustion technology using an airtight sealed combustion chamber that takes combustion air from outside making it ideally suited for the tightly sealed homes being developed at the time.
Southface. The Southface Organization of Atlanta, GA has provided assistance to over 40,000 people in last year alone. Through their Earth Craft House program Southface has helped people save energy, water and conserve natural resources throughout the US.
The Energy Conservatory (TEC). Known worldwide as a leader in the building performance testing industry the Energy Conservatory has provided building professionals with the specialized tools and support needed to create more efficient, affordable and healthy buildings.
University of Minnesota Cold Climate Housing Program. As an informational and educational center, the Cold Climate Housing Program was one of the first to promote the “house-as-a-system” for better building performance. With its “Ten Key Components” program as its backbone, CCHP has been instrumental in promoting healthier, safe, energy-efficient construction practices throughout the country.
US Department of Energy’s Building America Program. The Building America Program is a private/public partnership that develops energy solutions for new and existing homes. The work of the Building America Teams has served as a catalyst for change for the building industry.
The Energy & Environmental Building Association has been providing the industry with quality educational programs and resources for improved building performance since 1982. For more information on the EEBA Excellence in Building conferences, training programs, publications, and their nationally acclaimed Houses That Work Educational series visit www.eeba.org.