As an engineer and woodworking hobbyist I enjoy exploring new materials and gaining an understanding of how new materials can enrich our lives while leaving less of an impact on the environment. Sustainable products must become part of our everyday lives so materials at end of life can be reclaimed and reused again and again in closed cycles. Engineering products with two dissimilar materials that are permanently bonded together dramatically decreases the value of the raw materials and adds to the municipal solid waste stream (375 Million Tons according to a 2010 EPA Report).The energy race will not be won by ultra-efficient HVAC systems. Most of the energy is lost due to poor R-values as well as gaps and holes in walls, ceilings and foundations. Homes must be made that eliminate thermal bridges, seal up the gaps and holes, significantly increase R-values while improving indoor air quality. There is a lot of opportunity out there in new home construction and refurbishment. It will take all of us to make this change happen and win the race...........Let’s Get Started!
Listed skills include Product Development, Product Design, Manufacturing, Design For Manufacturing, and 16 others.