Selecting a Water Heater
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BMI - Tami Svarfvar's Videos (65)
What is Home Performance?
BMI - Tami Svarfvar Feb 15, 2012 97 views
Design Issues: Dennis Creech - Part 1
Green buildings defined; how we build; environmental resources available to us; redeveloping cities. BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 106 views
Design Issues: Dennis Creech - Part 2
Mainstreaming green buildings, healthy building design, IAQ, design examples, integrated design app… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 28 views
Design Issues: Dennis Creech - Part 3
Builders saving money by building green - real life examples; Using green building for success; goo… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 48 views
Construction Process: Rob De Kieffer - Part 1
Specifications, plans; biggest problems are in the field; training for everyone in the field; specs… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 144 views
Construction Process: Rob De Kieffer - Part 2
A comprehensive approach is vital; every decision effects subs; implementation of new plans and spe… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 41 views
Construction Process: Rob De Kieffer - Part 3
Why builders want to build better; figuring out who is a good or bad sub; quality control; verifica… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 44 views
Codes: John Eash
How to deal with your code official. BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 37 views
Enclosure: Bruce Harley - Part 1
Misconceptions and myths & how to insulate correctly - how insulation really works. BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 95 views
Enclosure: Bruce Harley - Part 2
Code requirements & benefits of good insulation installation. BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 15 views
Enclosure: David Keefe - Part 1
Basic building science overview; Misconceptions and opportunities for builders; technical things th… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 104 views
Enclosure: David Keefe - Part 2
Codes - an awkward political process; building performance - good vs. bad; the struggle between cod… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 60 views
Enclosure: David Keefe - Part 3
Framing buildings past and present; not all options are appropriate - builders have to choose what… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 23 views
Lighting and Appliance: Larry Kinney - Part 1
Lighting efficiency, energy and comfort; What builders need to know about lighting; CFL choices; Th… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 104 views
Lighting and Appliance: Larry Kinney - Part 3
Ideal lighting for kitchens, natural lighting, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, exterior light… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 10 views
Lighting and Appliance: Larry Kinney - Part 4
Integrating day lighting into homes - glare, efficiency, comfort, design considerations; Progressiv… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 12 views
Lighting and Appliance: Larry Kinney - Part 5
Can light demo - comparison between traditional can light and a compact fluorescent can light. BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 18 views
Lighting and Appliance: Larry Kinney - Part 2
Misconceptions about compact fluorescent lighting; Changes in technologies; Color rendering; Fixtur… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 11 views
Windows: Jim Larsen - Part 1
Windows, energy efficiency and how it effects the house as a system; How to pick windows for your c… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 108 views
Windows: Jim Larsen - Part 2
How the industry works; Process of how a window is manufactured; Role of a window; Installation cri… BMI - Tami Svarfvar Mar 3, 2011 16 views
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