Senior Researcher
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Fairfax Station, Virginia
Sam is a senior researcher with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory Building Technologies Program where he focuses on linking high-performance home innovation to the industry. He has earned an international reputation while engaging thousands of homebuilders as national director for ENERGY STAR Certified Home and Chief Architect with the U.S. DOE Building Technologies Office directing Zero Energy Ready Home. Over three-and-a-half million high-performance homes have now been certified under these programs. Based on this experience, Sam has been recognized for his contributions to sustainable housing including the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Legend Award in 2019, Hanley Award in 2012, 2009 EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service, and Professional Builder Achievement Award in 2002. His latest book, “Housing 2.0 – A Disruption Survival Guide,” provides guidance for high-performance builders to provide better homes for lower cost and in turn become industry leaders.
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