Confluence Architecture ~ Architectural & energy consultation services

Mark A. McLain, Architect, HERS energy rater & certified professional energy auditor

Architectural projects by Confluence Architecture

Green architects,  third-party energy conservation auditing services, HERS ratings & blower door air leakage tests

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Link to ENERGY STAR Link to BPI ~ Building Performance Institute
Link to RESNET ~ Residential Energy Services Network

Rebates available!

We provide thorough BPI & RESNET energy audits that are eligible for reimbursement rebates and qualify homeowners for participation in several energy conservation rebate programs; download list here...

  • BPI certified energy audits;
    for owners of existing homes

  • RESNET new construction certified energy consultation;
    for homeowners, builders & architects

  • HERS energy ratings (Home Energy Rating System)
  • Blower door & duct blaster air leakage tests; combustion efficiency testing of mechanical equipment
  • Code compliance certificates with;
    REScheck, COMcheck or REMrate computer models

  • Correct problems like ice damming and mold growth
  • Save energy, lower utility costs & reduce your carbon footprint
  • Carbon monoxide & radon safety tests
Blower door (air infiltration) test in progress
IR thermographic image of a leaky sill plate
IR thermographic image of a leaky electrical box IR thermographic image of a leaky flue chase

We are proud to provide rating services to qualify new homes for the ENERGY STAR® label. ENERGY STAR qualified new homes are substantially more energy efficient than homes built to the minimum code requirements. Even in states with more rigorous energy codes, the U.S. EPA ensures that ENERGY STAR remains the symbol for truly energy-efficient performance. These homes are good for businesses, consumers, and the environment.

Learn more about ENERGY STAR qualified new homes at http://www.energystar.gov

The Studios of Confluence Architecture are finished!

See the Construction photos...

Confluence Architecture studios, Carbondale, Colorado Passive solar design
Crystal River Valley, Carbondale, CO Scandinavian wood stove
Green earth plaster Environmentally conscious design near Aspen, Colorado
Reclaimed snow fence siding Beetle-kill, wood bar
Sustainable design on the western slope of Colorado

A design-build, strawbale house near Santa Fe, New Mexico

The Peterson Home Finished! See photos of the construction...

A design-build, strawbale house near Santa Fe, New Mexico
Passive solar strawbale
Salvaged & reclaimed interiors
Lime plaster for indoor air quality
Efficient, durable and sustainable strawbale construction
Strawbale raising