Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment

Education

• M.S., Technology Building Science, Appalachian State University
• Renewable Energy Technologies Diploma, North Carolina State University 
• B.A., Religious Studies, North Carolina State University

Research Interests

• Affordable Housing Development
• HVAC for Low Load Homes
• Modular and Panelized Construction
• Zero Energy Ready Homes

Professional Affiliations or Organizations

• Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, Board Member (2017-2020)
• Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, Board Member (2011-2014; 2022-2025)
• International Code Council, 2027 IECC Residential Consensus Committee (2024-2026)
• NAHB Missing Middle Housing Working Group (2026-present)
• North Carolina Building Code Council (2023-2024)
• RESNET Accreditation Committee (2026-present)
• Watauga Community Housing Trust, Board Member (2022-2025)
• Watauga Housing Council, Board Member (2026-present)

Courses Taught

• Building Science
• Building Services
• NAHB Student Competition
• Residential Energy Assessments

Additional Resources/ Websites

• https://howardbuildingscience.com
• https://dukestreetcottages.com