Gauging Interest in 3D Duct Design

Enhanced HVAC Design

Enhancing HVAC Design Consistency and Quality with EnergyLogic’s Expertise: From Detailed Design to On-Site VerificationPublished October 30, 2024Establishing Quality and ConsistencyEnergyLogic launched our HVAC Design Services years ago to address the issue of providing consistent quality HVAC designs. This allows builders to be confident designs are done well, provide a single design for competitive bidding to HVAC installers, and consolidate the … Read More

New Faces at EnergyLogic

Applied Building Science Experts

EnergyLogic’s Strategic Hiring and Team ExpansionPublished October 30, 2024Navigating Challenges and Embracing OpportunitiesAfter the truly challenging year that was 2023, we are back to hiring and growing along with our builder partners. We believe that our strategy of doing everything possible to keep our staff intact in spite of the downturn has reaped serious benefits in our ability to meet … Read More

A New Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury

LEED Certified Luxury

759 S Gaylord Street Achieves LEED Platinum CertificationPublished October 30, 2024A Sustainable AchievementThe story of 759 S Gaylord Street, nestled in the classic Wash Park East neighborhood, represents an impressive feat in sustainable homebuilding. Spearheaded by Kruger Design-Build, with a collaborative verification effort by EnergyLogic’s sustainability team, this remarkable residence has achieved LEED for Homes Platinum certification—the highest recognition from … Read More

Integrated Design Process Offering

Planning for Change

Introducing Proactive Solutions for Sustainable BuildingPublished October 29, 2024Staying Ahead of the CurveOne of our significant challenges and frustrations arises when we, alongside a builder, find ourselves behind the eight ball in terms of being ready for changes that come from programs, codes, etc. We all want to be more proactive in our businesses. In order to do that, we … Read More

Optimizing Building Performance

Turning Insights into Action

The Essential Role of Energy Raters in Quality Assurance and SustainabilityPublished October 29, 2024The Unique Role of Energy Raters in Quality Control and AssuranceEnergy raters occupy a somewhat unique position in the building ecosystem. The nature of our work, at scale, means that we work with and see an incredibly broad swath of the building industry in the geographies we … Read More

Introducing New Services at EnergyLogic

Introducing Carbon Accounting and Integrated Design Consulting

Expanding Our Commitment to Sustainability with Carbon Accounting and Integrated Design Process (IDP)Published August 30, 2024New Services for a Sustainable FutureEnergyLogic is excited to announce the expansion of our service offerings with the introduction of two new, forward-thinking services: Carbon Accounting and the Integrated Design Process (IDP). With a strong foundation in sustainability, we are now extending our expertise to … Read More

Lessons from the Boom-Bust Cycle

Boom Bust Phenomenon

Navigating the Unpredictable Home Building MarketPublished August 30, 2024Weathering the DownturnWhen we started the downturn that we’re just getting past, EnergyLogic decided to do our best to keep our people as long as possible. That was an expensive decision, and it looks like we might have managed our own “soft landing” at least internally. The point of that was to … Read More

What Does it Really Cost to Get to ENERGY STAR v3.2

The cost of ENERGY STAR v3.2 Compliance

What Builders Need to Know About the New RequirementsPublished August 30, 2024The Ever-Changing World of Energy ComplianceOne of the challenges for builders in energy compliance is keeping track of the never-ending changes in code, programs, and rebates. As soon as you adapt to the 2021 IECC, here comes the 2024 IECC. Once you understand how to get 45L Tax Credits … Read More

Why Working with a Quality HERS Rater Matters

Building Better Together

How Skilled HERS Raters Enhance Quality, Compliance, and Sustainability in ConstructionPublished August 30, 2024More Than Just Energy RatingsThough we’ve been around for quite a while now, HERS® Raters are still a pretty new part of the construction ecosystem. As such, many people don’t really know or understand what we do. Here’s a list, possibly not comprehensive of the roles we … Read More

Rebuilding on Maui

Out of the Ashes

Resilient Communities Rise Again After Devastating FiresPublished July 16, 2024Recognizing Shared ChallengesWhen tragedy struck last year in Lahaina, our joint Colorado and Hawaii team knew immediately how difficult the road ahead would be. While far from identical, there were definitely elements in common between the Marshall Fire near Boulder and the Lahaina fire. In each case, our team members knew … Read More