Everything is connected – Master Plan

  Homeowners seldom realize that the building enclosure, heating/cooling system, equipment and energy sources are all connected. Tweak one part of the system of systems and it will create feedback loops  – bad ones if the building science homework isn’t...
How has Covid-19 impacted the health of your building?

How has Covid-19 impacted the health of your building?

You should ask yourself if Covid-19 has impacted the health of your building, here is why. It’s pretty obvious that too many people in a building can be a problem – occupancy limits are often posted for fire safety reasons. But under-occupied buildings can also...
The Virginia Building Code, A Catch 22

The Virginia Building Code, A Catch 22

The Virginia Residential Building Code allows two options for verifying air tightness in new construction. The first option is a Blower Door Test and the second is just a visual inspection, which as you can imagine, is the most commonly used method as it is generally...
What does good Indoor Air Quality look like?

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...
Sharing is Power!

Sharing is Power!

Celebrating our third year! PRESS RELEASE: Better Building Works’ Launches “Sharing is Power Project” Better Building Works, Energy | Design Services in Downtown Roanoke is celebrating their 2nd anniversary with an innovative “Sharing is Power Project”, donating 10%...
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