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Town of Conway Calls for Assistance!

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 [...]

By |February 12th, 2019|Current Projects|Comments Off on Town of Conway Calls for Assistance!

41% Electrical Usage Reduction

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 [...]

By |April 26th, 2018|Current Projects, Featured, News and Events|Comments Off on 41% Electrical Usage Reduction

7 Old South Street meets the Mass Save Multi-Family Program and SAVES BIG!

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 [...]

By |August 14th, 2017|Current Projects, Featured|Comments Off on 7 Old South Street meets the Mass Save Multi-Family Program and SAVES BIG!

Super Airtight! Northampton Community Arts Trust – Fall, 2016

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 [...]

By |November 8th, 2016|Current Projects|Comments Off on Super Airtight! Northampton Community Arts Trust – Fall, 2016

Westhampton Cottage Makeover – June 2016

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.

By |June 13th, 2016|Current Projects|Comments Off on Westhampton Cottage Makeover – June 2016

Cozy Home awarded Memorial Hall energy retrofit project!

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.

By |October 26th, 2012|Case Study, Current Projects, News and Events|Comments Off on Cozy Home awarded Memorial Hall energy retrofit project!

Clark Hall Project, Smith College

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.

By |July 16th, 2012|Case Study, Current Projects, News and Events|Comments Off on Clark Hall Project, Smith College

Vogel residence, Montague. 17th century 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 [...]

By |October 20th, 2011|Current Projects|Comments Off on Vogel residence, Montague. 17th century retrofit