Carpenters, builders, and construction professionals gathere for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance building. Each month, we will have short presentations from guest speakers around a chosen topic and then open discussion among the group. Drinks and snacks are provided and attendance is open to all.

This month, the topic is energy basics for carpenters. Ken Neuhauser of Building Evolution Corporation and Paul Eldrenkamp of Byggmeister will team up to talk about a range of basic energy topics — energy units, how to read your utility bill, heat loss calculations, energy usage intensity (EUI) as a comparative tool, estimating solar PV output in your head, and whatever questions audience members bring to the event.. 

Auberndale Builders, Newton, MA 02472 has agreed to host the month's meeting. We'll be meeting in their confernce room.

Building Science for Carpenters is an ongoing series co-sponsored by the Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction (StudioHPDC), the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston (BRAGB), and Passive House Massachusetts (PHMA).