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Renovating Toward Net Zero: Lessons from Real Projects & Why It Matters

August 27, 2026 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (EDT)

Description

The GOHBA Mentorship & Education Committee is proud to present Jeff Hurdis (Lagois Design Build Renovate)  as part of the 2026 Webinar Series. 

Join us for an informative webinar on Net Zero Renovations. This session will share practical lessons from past renovation experience, including design considerations, trade coordination, client conversations, and the challenges of improving performance in existing homes.

What you'll learn from this session:

  • How Net Zero principles can be applied to renovation projects, even when working with existing conditions, older construction, and real-world budget constraints.
  • Why the design and planning stages are critical to improving energy performance, comfort, durability, and long-term value.
  • Common lessons learned from past renovation experience, including what works well, what can create challenges, and where early coordination can prevent costly issues.
  • How to communicate the benefits of Net Zero and high-performance renovation to homeowners in a practical, non-technical way.
  • Why builders, renovators, designers, and trades should be moving toward better-performing homes now, rather than waiting for future code or market pressures

Thursday, August 27, 2026
1:00pm-2:00pm

*This is a FREE webinar for all GOHBA members*

Meet the Speakers:

Jeff Hurdis, Lead Designer (Lagois Design Build Renovate)

Jeff Hurdis is the Lead Designer at Lagois Design Build Renovate, where he works closely with clients, designers, project managers, and trades to guide residential renovation projects from early concept through detailed design. His work focuses on creating thoughtful, functional, and lasting homes while balancing client goals, existing conditions, budget realities, and long-term building performance.

With experience in residential renovations, building science, design development, code research, and client communication, Jeff brings a practical perspective to the conversation around Net Zero renovation. He understands the importance of the building envelope, air sealing, insulation, ventilation, moisture management, and mechanical coordination in creating homes that are more comfortable, durable, efficient, and resilient.

Jeff is passionate about helping homeowners and industry professionals see high-performance renovation as both achievable and necessary, using smarter planning, better detailing, and stronger collaboration to improve the long-term value of existing homes.


*This is a member-exclusive live webinar session. You will receive the link to the live session in your event reminder message one day prior to the event.

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Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association
Name: Christina Pliatsika
Email: christina@gohba.ca
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