Case Study: How to Strengthen the Building Envelope
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Watch this exclusive interview to see how DuPont’s weatherization solutions at VISION House Las Vegas contributed to an airtight, energy-efficient, and code-compliant building envelope.
Creating a high-performance home begins with a well-sealed building envelope. At VISION House Las Vegas, DuPont’s Tyvek acts as the weatherization barrier, helping ensure the home is both energy efficient and comfortable.
Ron Jones, President of Green Builder Media, spoke with Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Director at DuPont Shelter Solutions, about the importance of a tight building envelope and how DuPont continues to innovate to deliver effective weatherization solutions.
“We see ourselves as a combination of products, knowledge, and service,” Hunter explains. “Along with offering products like our Tyvek, we have a building knowledge center that helps builders determine the best way to meet code. We also have a service team out on job sites making sure these products are installed properly the first time.”
DuPont recently released an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Tyvek. “We’re excited to offer a bio-based, certified version of Tyvek for customers and builders interested in reducing environmental impact,” Hunter says. “It’s an ongoing effort to balance the natural environment with the built environment.”
EPDs are becoming more common as builders and consumers alike push for greater transparency in material sourcing and environmental impact. DuPont has emerged as an industry leader in this space, offering EPDs across its product lines to support informed, sustainable choices
Victoria Muharsky is an ESG specialist at Green Builder Media, where she leads the ESG for Building Working Group. Under her guidance, the group has successfully overseen the release of the groundbreaking ESG Defining Principles. Crafted collaboratively by industry experts, these guidelines are revolutionizing the homebuilding sector's approach to ESG and sustainability.
Case Study: How to Strengthen the Building Envelope
Watch this exclusive interview to see how DuPont’s weatherization solutions at VISION House Las Vegas contributed to an airtight, energy-efficient, and code-compliant building envelope.
Creating a high-performance home begins with a well-sealed building envelope. At VISION House Las Vegas, DuPont’s Tyvek acts as the weatherization barrier, helping ensure the home is both energy efficient and comfortable.
Ron Jones, President of Green Builder Media, spoke with Shawn Hunter, Global Sustainability Director at DuPont Shelter Solutions, about the importance of a tight building envelope and how DuPont continues to innovate to deliver effective weatherization solutions.
“We see ourselves as a combination of products, knowledge, and service,” Hunter explains. “Along with offering products like our Tyvek, we have a building knowledge center that helps builders determine the best way to meet code. We also have a service team out on job sites making sure these products are installed properly the first time.”
DuPont recently released an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Tyvek. “We’re excited to offer a bio-based, certified version of Tyvek for customers and builders interested in reducing environmental impact,” Hunter says. “It’s an ongoing effort to balance the natural environment with the built environment.”
EPDs are becoming more common as builders and consumers alike push for greater transparency in material sourcing and environmental impact. DuPont has emerged as an industry leader in this space, offering EPDs across its product lines to support informed, sustainable choices
Watch the full interview to learn more about DuPont’s role in VISION House Las Vegas.
By Victoria Muharsky
Victoria Muharsky is an ESG specialist at Green Builder Media, where she leads the ESG for Building Working Group. Under her guidance, the group has successfully overseen the release of the groundbreaking ESG Defining Principles. Crafted collaboratively by industry experts, these guidelines are revolutionizing the homebuilding sector's approach to ESG and sustainability.Also Read