June 25, 2026
BetterBuiltNW June 2026 Newsletter
Designing front rooms over garages with performance in mind
Insulation, ductwork, airtightness, and HVAC-system strategies affect whether front rooms over garages reinforce or weaken a home’s energy performance. Due to their placement in a home, these rooms have common problems, some of which pose envelope concerns that require extra attention. Read about these challenges and learn how to avoid them. Learn more.
Built for the future: Resilient, affordable and healthy homes
Due to climate pressures, rising housing costs, and changing building practices reshaping the residential landscape, building professionals are being asked to deliver homes that are safer, healthier, more durable, and more attainable. Featuring field-tested lessons, case studies, and building science insights from industry experts, this three-part webinar series will equip attendees with actionable approaches for creating resilient homes through cost-effective, high-performance design, wildfire preparedness, and healthy ventilation practices. Learn more and register.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Must-read content from past newsletters just in case you missed it.
High-Performance Home News
Every month, BetterBuiltNW highlights news articles and other media to keep builders and Raters/verifiers informed about key industry updates, program changes, and other features.
Energy Vanguard
Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA)
Green Building Advisor
National Association of Home Builders
National Association of Home Builders
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