Energy Smart Details for Windows and Doors: A GBA Webinar – GreenBuildingAdvisor

By Randy Williams | September 11, 2025

This live roundtable on Wednesday, October 29 at 6pm EDT will bring together four industry experts—including architects, builders, and energy auditors—for a focused discussion on the dos and don’ts of installing windows and doors in both new and existing residential homes. Click here to register now.

Over the next few weeks, these professionals will contribute a series of in-depth articles exploring critical detailing practices for choosing the right window, energy performance, installation methods, and long-term durability. The event will culminate with a webinar featuring all the contributors, bringing their insights together in a dynamic webinar session.

Whether you’re specifying high-performance assemblies or trying to fix chronic comfort complaints, this webinar will cover the best practices and most common mistakes in window and door installation—with a focus on comfort, efficiency, and resilience.

Meet the Panelists

Christi Weber; registered architect and the director of design at TDS Custom Construction in Madison, WI.

Doug Horgan; vice president of Best Practices at BOWA, a design/build remodeling company in Washington, DC.

Emily Mottram; architect working in Maine, and co-author of “Pretty Good House: A Guide to Building Better Homes.”

Randy Williams; GBA Editor and recovering general contractor who performs energy auditing and building investigations in Grand Rapids, Minn. He teaches and speaks about building science topics around the country.