Catalyst Blog

•July 30, 2019•Gabriela Taylor

Wood is Good

Homes should be thoughtful, sustainable, and built for life. These are some of the core values at NextHaus Alliance. Gabriela of Sierra Pacific goes over the topic on wood windows and doors.

0 Resilience, Technology

•July 10, 2019•Joe Barrett

Independence Days: Smart Home Technologies Control Energy Off and From the Grid

Joe Barrett talks about integrated technologies and control systems that enable greater sustainability and resiliency

0 Resilience, Technology

•June 20, 2019•Larry Berliant

Second City Savant(s)

Larry Berliant of Berliant Builders talks about his trip to NYC to view demonstrations by Savant, USAI , Delos, and Lutron.

0 Resilience

•June 11, 2019•Wendy Cohen

The Cost-Value Equation for Stunning, Sustainable Living

How much does it cost to build a sustainable custom home or estate? Wendy Cohen of PowerHouse Recruiting & NextHaus Alliance Reviews

Sustainable Riverfront Eco Home Metal Roof

0 Resilience

•May 28, 2019•PAC CLAD

Topping Off the Resilient Home

Resilience is one advantage of today’s metal roofs. The life span of a properly installed metal roof can be up to 50 years plus many other benefits.

0 Resilience

•May 8, 2019•Joe Stubler

On the Side of Resiliency

Joe Stubler from Boral, talks about the innovative efforts of Boral TruExterior siding and trim made from recycled content.

0 Resilience

•April 25, 2019•Bob Hursthouse

Get the Lay of the Land: How to Incorporate Landscaping Early in the Sustainable Design Process

Bob Hursthouse reviews environmental factors and impacts of landscape designs.

0 Resilience, Technology

•April 1, 2019•Mike Schaefer

The Power of One: Why a Whole-Home Approach with a High-Performing HVAC System Optimizes Efficiency

Mike Schaefer of Mitsubishi Electric talks about a whole-home approach HVAC system.

0 Lifestyle

•March 13, 2019•Robert Accarino

The Next Kitchen: Heart of the Home, In Harmony with Nature

Robert Accarino of Valcucine Chicago talks about the face and the heart of the home, a kitchen.

0 Architecture, Resilience

•February 27, 2019•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Why an All-Electric Home is the Most Sustainable Home

Nathan Kipnis reviews the current state of all electric home.

0 Lifestyle

•February 15, 2019•Janet McCann

How Interior Design Reflects Your Style – and Your Lifestyle and Values

Janet McCann talks about interior design choices and their impacts to a modern lifestyle.

0 Resilience

•January 17, 2019•Gabriela Taylor

Choosing the Right Windows and Doors for your Resiliently Designed Home

Gabriela Taylor from Sierra Pacific Windows reviews choosing the right window and door package and its importance to the integrity of your resilient home.

0 Resilience

•December 13, 2018•Bob Hursthouse

How Resilient Landscape Design Beautifies Surroundings and Mitigates Stormwater Issues

Approaching landscape design with a mindset of sustainability involves the interplay between plantings and hardscapes and how the outdoor space connects to the indoor space and the people who live there.

0 Architecture

•November 21, 2018•Nathan Kipnis FAIA

Why Our Design Work is Influenced by the AIA’s 2030 Commitment

By prioritizing energy performance, participating firms can more easily work toward carbon neutral buildings, developments and major renovations by 2030.