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ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandon Bryant, founder of Red Tree Builders and partner at Alair Asheville, will be a featured speaker at the 2025 International Builders' Show (IBS) in Las Vegas. On Wednesday, February 26, from 8:30 to 9:30 AM, Bryant will join nationally recognized architects Peter Pfeiffer and Oren Mitzner of Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture to present a groundbreaking session on Climate Responsive Design—a practical, region-specific approach to creating resilient, efficient, and attainable homes.

What Is Climate Responsive Design?
Climate Responsive Design is an architectural and building approach that prioritizes energy efficiency, durability, and comfort by adapting homes to their specific climate. Instead of relying on one-size-fits-all green certifications, this approach uses common-sense design strategies and proven building science to enhance sustainability while reducing construction and operational costs.

By focusing on site-specific solutions, demand-side energy management, and regionally appropriate materials and techniques, Climate Responsive Design creates homes that:

• Optimize natural heating, cooling, and ventilation to reduce reliance on mechanical systems
• Manage water efficiently through smart site planning, rainwater capture, and moisture control
• Enhance indoor air quality by selecting materials and ventilation strategies that reduce pollutants
• Improve durability and resilience to withstand extreme weather and climate shifts
• Lower long-term operational costs by reducing energy consumption and maintenance needs

Session Overview: Moving Beyond Checklists
While many sustainability programs rely on checklists and certifications, Bryant and his co-presenters will challenge industry professionals to think critically about the why and how behind high-performance homebuilding. The session will cover:

• Demand-Side Energy & Resource Management – How thoughtful design reduces energy and water consumption without expensive add-ons
• Common-Sense Sustainability – Simple yet effective strategies that create high-performance homes without excessive costs
• Beyond Certifications: Chasing Results – Why performance-driven design is more impactful than chasing green building labels
• Region-Specific High-Performance Strategies – How to tailor building techniques to climate zones for maximum efficiency and comfort

"Design should come before building science. If we get the architecture right, the home will naturally perform better and require fewer technological 'fixes' to make it sustainable." – Brandon Bryant

Why This Matters Now
As climate challenges intensify, the building industry must move beyond standard solutions to create homes that truly work with their environment. Whether facing hurricanes, wildfires, extreme heat, or cold, the strategies presented in this session will empower builders, architects, and developers to design for resilience, not just compliance.

About the Speakers
Brandon Bryant | Red Tree Builders & Alair Homes Asheville
Brandon Bryant is an award-winning builder specializing in luxury, high-performance homes that blend sustainability with modern design. A past U.S. Department of Energy Housing Innovation Award winner, Bryant is known for pushing the boundaries of eco-conscious homebuilding while maintaining an exceptional client experience.

Peter Pfeiffer & Oren Mitzner | Barley|Pfeiffer Architecture
Peter Pfeiffer, FAIA, is a nationally recognized architect known for pioneering climate-adaptive home design. He and Oren Mitzner bring decades of expertise in regionally tailored, high-performance architecture that maximizes efficiency and durability while minimizing environmental impact.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Location: International Builders' Show, Las Vegas

For more information, visit the International Builders' Show website or contact Red Tree Builders via Kristy Kepley-Steward
Director of Communications, Red Tree Builders-Alair Asheville
308-440-7259
kristy.kepley-steward@alairhomes.com
www.RedTreeBuilders.com 

SOURCE Red Tree Builders, Inc.