Buildings use almost 40% of all energy in the U.S. On the Vineyard there are roughly eighteen thousand existing buildings. Each of these will need to be brought into this century in terms of energy use, or just thrown away. Deep Energy Retrofit is a term we will be hearing more and more. It means renovating buildings for profound energy use reduction, increased health and comfort, and greater durability by:

• adding insulation
• airsealing
• reducing thermal bridging
• installing high performance windows, doors, and mechanical equipment
• adding heat recovery ventilation
• and adding renewable energy;

It's about fixing what we've got and doing it right. It's about testing and measuring along the way. It's about No Missed Opportunities as we maintain, renovate, and expand our homes. It's about thorough design and top notch building science. It's about reducing energy use by 60% or more.

We specialize in this work and bring decades of experience in energy conscious design and construction to the table and to the jobsite.