My interest in building science began with the practical problem of owning an older house. Every improvement affected something else: air sealing changed ventilation needs, insulation raised moisture questions, cooling exposed pressure and airflow problems, and restoration decisions had to respect both durability and the existing structure.
Formal background
- BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T)
- BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P)
- EPA Section 608 Universal
- SUNY Ulster Energy Construction and Maintenance Retrofit program
- Willdan HVAC Systems training
- Willdan Clean Heat & Heat Pump training
Current areas of work
- Building-envelope assessment
- Air leakage and diagnostics
- Ventilation and indoor-air-quality planning
- HVAC and heat-pump systems
- Moisture management
- Retrofit sequencing
- Energy conservation measures
- Field documentation and reporting