March 19, 2026
BetterBuiltNW March 2026 Newsletter
HRVs and ERVs for high-performance homes
Balanced ventilation systems are designed to improve indoor air quality by bringing in fresh air and exhausting stale air. Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) also recover heat and energy from the outgoing air, thus improving energy efficiency in the process. Including an HRV or ERV in a home’s design supports high energy performance and code compliance, provides efficient ventilation and improves indoor air quality in tightly sealed homes. Learn more about the benefits of HRVs and ERVs, and how to incorporate them into your home designs. Learn more.
Avoid missing overlooked details in high-performance residential construction
Senior Rater Tony Beres highlights vital elements of a high-performance build in a new YouTube Shorts series. The videos are specially designed for residential construction professionals and deliver concise, clear, and visual instruction for real-world applications in under 3 minutes. Topics include: framing, air sealing, insulation, HVAC rough phase, HVAC final phase, and ventilation.
Check out the Construction Details that Drive Performance playlist on YouTube today. View the micro training series.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
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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.
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