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After initial inspection by Sensible Solutions owner Lily Barak, P.E. it was determined that recently completed building energy efficient work at the Conway Town Hall (gym) was not installed properly and had to be remedied. The issue at hand was two fold: 1) building envelope performance compromises were of grave concern; i.e. moisture condensation issues [...]
If you are a landlord/owner of a 2-4 unit building, you can qualify for 90% off all insulation improvements, by having all of your tenants participate and get a Mass Save audit.
A condo owner was experiencing high electric bills. The condo was heated with an electric air-source heat pump and a propane gas stove. An inset garage with living space above and on two sides, was believed to be the cause. The condo owner removed the sheetrock ceiling of the garage to expose a 14" deep [...]
Mass Save Multi-Family Program 7 Old South Street, in the heart of Northampton, was built in the early 1900's. Over time this building has changed it's function many times over. Today it is the home to 12 residential units, two restaurants and private businesses. On March 1st, 2017, Cozy Home Performance met with an [...]
Of 3 blower doors, only 1.5 were needed to achieve target A wonderful new arts and theater venue is under construction in Northampton, Mass. - the Northampton Community Arts Trust building. The building renovation was designed by Thom Douglas Architects and DA Sullivan was the construction manager, both of Northampton. One of the [...]
Local general Contractor, Wade Clement, hired Cozy Home to design and rebuild the building envelope of a 100-year-old cottage. Compared to new construction, retrofits require a great deal of thought and detail. This building had post and beam framing along with interior stud wall framing.
The work-scope included comprehensive remediation of thermal boundary in front and rear attic spaces and extensive targeted air sealing and enclosure of open chase-ways. The project is complex due to the historic framing details, as well as delicate due the fresco painted vaulted ceiling below the grand staircase.
Smith purchased the building in 1889 and operated it as a boarding house. Today it is used as an administration building for Student Affairs. This project is one of many that has been designed to support the "Strategic Climate Action Management Plan" (SCAMP), which has the goal of making Smith College carbon neutral by 2030.
This may have been one of my personal favorite projects of the year. The Pick job evolved from a 'take Mass Save to the next level' to a comprehensive whole house building retrofit.
What a lesson this project was. More so about human dynamics, but the retrofit was varied and challenging. The main house is a historic 17th century post and beam structure. The carriage house is a converted barn. Both houses suffered from ice damming and comfort issues. Ductwork in the attic was encapsulated with [...]
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