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Natural Capital: Perception, Reality and Conversation. The first of a Series of four.
Engaging with our community is a favorite past time at Better Building Works. We have partnered with Hannah Godsey on her project: “Natural Capital: Perception, Reality and Conversation.” The project is her final Thesis towards her Masters of Natural Resources in...
Here They Come Again…
...Those Pesky Bugs are At it Again. They will find any penetration in your home so that they can get in and hibernate for the winter. You know, you will find them in the Spring or if you are like me, when I am making up the guest bed - there they are. I have to shake...
The Natural Capital Protocol
“Natural Capital is the World’s stocks of natural assets including geology, soil, air, water and all living things.” 1 Nature is a form of capital that ALL businesses impact and depend upon. The Natural Capital Protocol creates a standardized framework for businesses...
Physics and Fire
This image of a house struck by lightning reminds us of the awesome power of Mother Nature. Easily enough power to explode a metal roof and set a house ablaze in a mere instant. But for all her raw power she is still subject to the Laws of Physics. Since fire and...
Baby It’s Hot Outside
Baby, it's hot outside! And air conditioners are running on high. Do you still feel the heat? Have you had your HVAC systems checked and all is well? It just may be a problem of air leakage from places you could never imagine. What do we mean by air leakage? No matter...
A Sneak Peak at Better Building Works & The Vesper Club Leap Day Celebration!
Join us for a bright green toast to our favorite, smartest clients at 310 2nd Street, 4:30 - 6:30 on Monday, February 29, 2016 and we’ll tell you how they were able to kick those “winter time energy blues” and how you can too! Stop by to find out how your home can...
The IAQ IQ Connection!
So here is another reason to complete that energy efficiency project you’ve been thinking about: Improve your own, your family’s and your coworker’s brainpower. Energy efficiency is the canary in your coal mine house or office, because where we find energy problems,...
What does good Indoor Air Quality look like?
If you are working with Heidi Cupka . . . amazing! Heidi, owner of Interior Creations, is a local certified Interior Designer who focuses on Commercial projects throughout the region and has the ability to make clean air look its best. An increase in time spent...
be Green with some Green
Concerned about the health of your indoor air quality? A little green can help. It is no secret that plants significantly lower stress levels and enhance worker productivity or that they can lower a building’s carbon dioxide levels while increasing oxygen levels. It...