A member resource for building science​ + Better Building Practices 

​The Building Science Program is a technical resource for better building practices offered free to HBA members through the Home Performance Council, in partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO), Home Certified, OrePAC, Portland General Electric and NW Natural.
Through active, hands-on engagement with builders in the Portland-metro market, the Building Science Program offers members access to fuel-neutral opportunities and better building practices resources, helping builders to balance the cost-effective energy savings objectives of all stakeholders while also promoting the principles of choice, quality and value. 
​HBA's Building Science Consultant is the resident Building Science expert on HBA's team, helping identify opportunities for training and communications with builders in the market and keeping builders and verifier trades up-to-date on innovation for better building practices. The Building Science Consultant also serves as the primary liaison between the Portland-area home building industry and ETO regarding the ETO New Homes Program, communicating residential new construction energy saving measures and offering program feedback.
Carol Eisenlohr, ​Building Towards Better LLC +
HBA's Building Science Consultant 
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As HBA's Building Science Consultant, Carol's focus is to provide content and encouragement to HBA members to build better, simplify projects, reduce defects and improve overall building performance. Connect with Carol today to learn more. 
Carol Eisenlohr serves as HBA's Building Science Consultant. She brings decades in the industry as a builder, construction/project manager, quality assurance manager, and best practices task force leader. Carol's technical expertise and hands-on field knowledge along with local industry connections help bridge communications and develop educational opportunities for members. 

Learn more + Connect 

Contact the Carol and the Building Science Program at buildingscience@hbapdx.org to learn more about how it can support your business and better building practices.
Attend an upcoming Building Science Program educational or networking event. 
Register now for the 2023 BuildRight Conference! April 19th at McMenamins Kennedy School
View Building Science Program updates and other news in HBA's monthly Building Home magazine. 
BuildRight Coffee Chats
Casual conversations with experts to help you build right year-round. 
Thursday Mornings, 9:00 - 10:00 am 
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Join HBA's Building Science Consultant and Energy Trust of Oregon to talk building science practices, code updates or find resources for your specific building science challenges. Thursday mornings between 9:00 - 10:00 am via Zoom. Email buildingscience@hbapdx.org to schedule your BuildRight Coffee Chat.
​The HPC Building Science program is funded in part by Energy Trust of Oregon, Home Certified, OrePAC, Portland General Electric and NW Natural.

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