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Building science and housing-as-a-system thinking is critical when choosing mechanical systems for your home. Well matched to the other energy efficiency measures of your home - think walls and windows, and insulation levels - the active systems that play a part in making your home comfortable and healthy for you and your family is a critical part of the decisions you will make when determining the systems right for your home. Join instructor Mark Rosen of Building Knowledge Canada for six lessons covering topics on mechanical systems for both new and retrofitted homes. If you are interested in having a comfortable, energy efficient home, you will want to watch this series!

Lesson 1: Meet Your Mechanical Systems Expert Instructor Mark Rosen
Mark Rosen, Director of Building Science, at Building Knowledge Canada, shares information on the mechanical systems in your home to help you make the right choice for your home.

Lesson 2: The Four Mechanical Systems in Your Home
Marks takes you through the four main mechanical systems found in our homes including the heating systems and the importance of right-sizing; cooling systems, ventilation systems to ensure healthy air in our homes, and hot water systems. With new technologies and options to consider, this lesson provides a succinct overview.

Lesson 3: Housing As a System
Energy systems in our homes fall into two categories – active systems and passive systems. Active systems are the mechanisms, with passive systems are elements such as windows and walls. Tune in and learn how the active and passive systems interact and impact energy choices.

Lesson 4: Mechanical Systems and Newer Homes
Building a home? Buying a newer home that was built in the last 20 years that comply with the current building codes? Mark looks at your energy choices, reviewing the importance of working with a knowledgeable builder, energy advisor, and what to look for to ensure the mechanical systems are sized properly.

Lesson 5: Upgrading Mechanical Systems in Older Homes
Live in an older, drafty home and looking to renovate? To help you with your renovations decisions, Mark walks through things to consider looking at homes by their age, their built in passive systems, and resulting requirements when upgrading the active mechanical systems in your home.

Lesson 6: Maximize Your Home’s Comfort and Efficiency – Hire Professionals.
Working with an energy advisor is a good starting point when building or renovating your home. Mark reviews the importance of working with professionals to optimize the comfort and efficiency of your home, and also shares maintenance tips.
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8) Renewable Natural Gas: https://www.fortisbc.com/services/sus...

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