Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Whether you are pursuing green building certification, trying to comply with code, or want to have a good paper trail, onsite inspections with photo documentation are key to telling a story about home performance or lack thereof and ensuring good documentation and verification.
We will review lessons learned from 10,000 Ekotrope ONSITE inspections through the lens of energy rating index verification and discuss what you need to know!
Submitted for .5 Hours Continuing Education Units (CEUS) in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) - General
• LEED Accredited Professional Homes (APH)
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)**
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) - All Credentials
• Passive House US, PHIUS - CPHC, Builder, Rater & Verifier
• GHI Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
• **State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
Speaker
Patrick Nachlas is a former HERS Rater who has been with Ekotrope for the last 3 years. He is passionate about sustainability in the built environment and thinks software solutions can help all stakeholders make progress on sustainability more quickly.
Lessons Learned:
1. Understand that thorough on-site inspections with photo documentation contribute significantly to healthier living environments by identifying potential risks that impact residents' well-being and how it assists in documenting LEED BD+C V4 Homes EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance.
2. Analyze the data from inspections to ensure safety compliance, as consistent verification helps mitigate hazards that could arise in home performance, ensuring good verification of LEED BD+C V4 Homes EQ Prerequisite Ventilation
3. Introduce improved maintenance/rehab ability over time through access to detailed construction photos and documentation, ensuring that homes remain safe and comfortable for occupants over time and lending to setting up the LEED V4.1 Residential EA Prerequisite Education of Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager
4. Articulate the importance of comprehensive documentation during inspections to foster transparency and trust among stakeholders in the pursuit of improved home performance.
Whether you are pursuing green building certification, trying to comply with code, or want to have a good paper trail, onsite inspections with photo documentation are key to telling a story about home performance or lack thereof and ensuring good documentation and verification.
We will review lessons learned from 10,000 Ekotrope ONSITE inspections through the lens of energy rating index verification and discuss what you need to know!
Submitted for .5 Hours Continuing Education Units (CEUS) in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) - General
• LEED Accredited Professional Homes (APH)
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)**
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) - All Credentials
• Passive House US, PHIUS - CPHC, Builder, Rater & Verifier
• GHI Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
• **State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
Speaker
Patrick Nachlas is a former HERS Rater who has been with Ekotrope for the last 3 years. He is passionate about sustainability in the built environment and thinks software solutions can help all stakeholders make progress on sustainability more quickly.
Lessons Learned:
1. Understand that thorough on-site inspections with photo documentation contribute significantly to healthier living environments by identifying potential risks that impact residents' well-being and how it assists in documenting LEED BD+C V4 Homes EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance.
2. Analyze the data from inspections to ensure safety compliance, as consistent verification helps mitigate hazards that could arise in home performance, ensuring good verification of LEED BD+C V4 Homes EQ Prerequisite Ventilation
3. Introduce improved maintenance/rehab ability over time through access to detailed construction photos and documentation, ensuring that homes remain safe and comfortable for occupants over time and lending to setting up the LEED V4.1 Residential EA Prerequisite Education of Homeowner, Tenant, or Building Manager
4. Articulate the importance of comprehensive documentation during inspections to foster transparency and trust among stakeholders in the pursuit of improved home performance.
