“It’s not about the energy! The best way to get an energy-efficient building is to make a good building—that is, design and engineer it well, make it comfortable, and build it well. If you do, the energy efficiency will be there—almost by leaving it out of the picture. The problem is, if you’re focusing on energy efficiency by itself, it’s too one dimensional. Get a really well-performing building—healthy, safe, comfortable, and durable—and the energy efficiency comes.” Joe Lstiburek PhD, PE from Building Science Corporation
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