John Peavey, PE
July 16, 2020
A Q&A With Our Newest P.E.!
As you may have seen in our recent news announcement, Home Innovation recently celebrated the licensure of Nay B. Shah as one of Maryland’s and Home Innovation’s most recent Professional Engineers. Home Innovation is known for conducting cutting-edge building science research, green building certification, laboratory testing, and market assessments. As part of this culture, we highly encourage and support the licensure of all of our engineers. We believe it not only adds value to our clients and our work, but is an important step in the career progression of our engineers.
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Vladimir Kochkin
October 12, 2018
It’ll Cost You! Where Codes Meet Costs
There are lots of passionate individuals and companies in our industry who are working to bring about positive change. Whether developing a new product, testing a new construction technique/method, introducing a new building code provision, or advocating for a new industry policy, cost is always a factor that needs to be considered on the road to innovation. Cost can be the factor that stops a great idea from going forward.
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Vladimir Kochkin
March 20, 2014
Green Homes Are Expected to be Durable (Now Let’s Make Sure)
High-performance homes appeal to consumers because of their touted benefits: a healthier indoor environment, lower operating costs, and increased durability. Certainly, the benefits are compelling. But do we know if high-performance homes can live up to these elevated expectations?
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Vladimir Kochkin
March 6, 2014
Go forward? It's the only thing to do!
It's a basic rule of business: if you're not moving forward, you get left behind – and the green building market is no exception. With the ink barely dry on the 2012 National Green Building Standard (NGBS), Home Innovation Research Labs is starting the development of the 2015 NGBS. It will take us about two years to fulfill ANSI’s demanding requirements and comprehensive process. That's why it's critical that we start early to have a completed NGBS when the market is ready.
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Thomas Kenney, PE
January 24, 2013
Under the Hood: ANSI Standards Development Process
With the January 10th approval of the 2012 National Green Building Standard by ANSI, here's a glimpse into the practice of “due process” – a hallmark of a formal consensus process that sets the NGBS apart.
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Craig Drumheller
November 22, 2012
'Tis the Season for (Percent Energy) Savings
Visions of holiday savings at the mall may be dancing through the heads of consumers across the country this Thanksgiving weekend, but I've been thinking about percent energy savings instead. What can I say? I'm an energy code geek!
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Thomas Kenney, PE
October 11, 2012
It's Hip to be Square Footage Savvy
The Home Innovation Research Labs recently ushered the ANSI square footage standard through a regular review and updating process. Are you confident in your ability to assess square footage? This standard can be a huge benefit.
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Vladimir Kochkin
September 27, 2012
What's New in the 2012 NGBS?
The next version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard is soon to make the scene in the home building industry. Find out what has changed from the 2008 version.
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Craig Drumheller
August 9, 2012
To Vent or Not to Vent - Perhaps No Longer an Option
Mechanical ventilation has become a must-do in most parts of the country with the implementation of the 2012 IECC. What do you need to know?
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Bob Hill, PE
August 2, 2012
Don't Get Caught in A Tight Spot - Pay Attention to Air Sealing
The Home Innovation is helping builders and manufacturers prepare for more stringent air sealing requirements in the 2012 IECC.
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