Wesley Stanhope, CEM EBCP CCP CPHC

Founder & CEO

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Wes has over fifteen years of leadership experience in the built environment on both sides of the Atlantic, working in USA, Ireland, and UK with construction, facility conditions assessments, energy management, and commissioning projects. Wes is responsible for developing and implementing Building Evolutions vision, mission and philosophy. Wes is both active in the long-term planning and operations of the company, as well as day to day operations.

As principal of Stanhope Developments he brought over 370 commercial and residential construction projects from proposal through to design and completion in Ireland and UK. After returning to USA, Wes managed the energy auditing and retro-commissioning of over 23 million square feet of US Federal Facilities. Wes also has extensive experience managing and implementing assessments and commissioning of large scale private universities, commercial properties, state facilities, non-profits, and large multifamily developments.

Wes is also an Adjunct Faculty at Mount Wachusett Community College and Boston Architectural College.

When Wes is not in the office or commissioning a building, he is typically spending time with family and friends, coaching youth soccer, visiting family in Ireland, traveling, or taking a ride on one of his motorcycles.

Awards

• Massachusetts Colleges Online Course of Distinction 2017
• Boston Architectural College 2023 Distinguished Alumni in Design Studies; MDS-SD’13, Cert’11

Presentations

• FCA for Performance Buildings, MedEd Boston, 2016
• FCA for Performance Buildings, ABx Boston, 2015
• Commissioning for Success, NESEA NYC, 2015
• Commissioning, MedEd Boston, 2014
• Commissioning for Success, ABx Boston, 2014
• Commissioning for Success, MedEd Boston, 2016
• Commissioning for Success, NEBB Conference Albuquerque, 2016

Christina Aßmann, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, CPHC

Building Performance Consultant

An architect and building scientist with 20 years of professional experience working on various project types, Christina’s work embraces design, sustainability, regenerative design, carbon reduction, social justice and the synergy of different high-performance building standards. Christina is passionate about incorporating her sustainability research into her role as an educator and Energy Code Trainer through NYSERDA’s initiative to educate building professionals. She also serves on the advisory board for NYStretch 2023 Energy Code Development and Advancement. Her interest in sustainability strategies stems from her upbringing in Germany where her parents instilled her with a focus on environmental stewardship. Christina holds the German equivalent of a M.S. in Architecture from the Universität Stuttgart, Germany and a MArch from the University of Kansas, where she was part of the renowned Studio 804. Christina is a licensed architect, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador and Certified Passive House Consultant.

Christina likes to spend time with her family which means frequent travels to Europe and Germany in particular.
If there is an adventure to be had, she is most likely up for it. She loves to travel, city and nature alike, but if there is an exciting work of architecture to be explored, that’s definitely her favorite.

Ken Neuhauser, M.Arch, MSc, Arch, CEM, CPHC

President

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Ken has over 20 years of building science and building performance experience. Ken is a technical expert of hygrothermal dynamics within buildings, specializing in building enclosures for both new construction and retrofits. He brings a wide perspective that building performance includes many factors, including durability, economic impact, environmental impact, risk management, comfort, operation and maintenance. Ken leads the BEC team through enclosure assessments and investigations. He engages with design teams to achieve performance
objectives.

Ken’s past experience includes serving as technical lead on the National Grid Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) Pilot (2009-2013) in MA and RI., guiding retrofits of more than 40 buildings and achieved average measured post-retrofit performance of 22 kBtu/sf-year. He was a principal author of the MassSave DER Builder Guide. He led several Building America Program research projects focused on retrofit including a masonry wall retrofit pilot in Chicago.

When Ken is not examining existing buildings, guiding construction details or diving deep into building plans, he enjoys his family and being active outdoors. Ken lives in the vibrant community of Maynard, Massachusetts where he participates in various commissions and committees and is often found covered in sawdust and conducting the evolution of his own 100+ year-old home.

Affiliations

• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
• Association of Energy Engineers
• Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS)

Selected Presentations

• FCA for Performance Buildings, MedEd Boston, 2016
• Simplifying Deep Energy Retrofit—ACI New England, 2014
• High Performance Exterior Retrofit Options for Masonry Walls in a Cold Climate—North American Passive House Conference, 2013
• Measured Performance and Guidance from a Large-Scale Cold-Climate DER Pilot Program—EEBA, 2013
• How Do We Retrofit the Tough Buildings? Cape Cod Style and Masonry—Building America Technical Update Meeting, 2013
• Deep Energy Retrofits—Details, Questions, Issues—NESEA, 2013

Isaiah Grigos, CEM, CPHC®, BEMP, PHIUS+ VERIFIER

Senior Building Scientist

Isaiah has over a decade of engineering experience, with the majority of that focused on building science and energy efficiency. He has performed audits and assessments on buildings of all types including single family homes, multi-family high rises, medical facilities and commercial spaces.

Isaiah applies his engineering and his on-site experience to identify performance, efficiency, sustainability and durability opportunities for building enclosures and mechanical systems. His understanding of available technology and proven methods allows him to present cost effective solutions for building owners and tenants.

Certifications

• PHIUS+ Verifier
• Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC®)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Building Energy Modelling Professional (BEMP)

Chris Kennedy

Building Performance Consultant II

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Chris has over 10 years of building science and performance experience. He has a passion for energy efficiency and problem solving in all aspects of the built environment. He performs facility condition assessments, energy usage analysis, and project commissioning.

Chris’s experience specialized in residential energy efficiency. He has performed more than 3000 home energy assessments throughout his career. He also managed a team of home energy specialists, performing assessments on behalf of the utility Sponsored Mass Save program, performing 9000+ assessments, and more than $16MM in revenue per year.

When not improving the performance of other buildings, he’s focusing on improving his own nearly 200 year-old home in Hopkinton, MA, as well as enjoying time with his wife and daughter.

Certifications

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI)
  • Building Analyst
  • Envelope Professional
  • Multifamily Building Analyst
• Unrestricted Construction Supervisors License – MA

Darius Luo

Energy Modeler, Building Performance Consultant

Darius is a recent graduate from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Architectural Engineering and a minor in Sustainability Engineering. He earned recognition and awards for his projects during his academic career, which focused on topics such as sustainability, construction, and green design strategies for buildings. Darius is dedicated to making buildings of all kinds more sustainable, especially equitable housing for low-income communities through Passive House certification. His passion pushes him to use and continue learning about energy simulation software, thermal bridge mitigation strategies, building enclosure systems, and HVAC systems.

When Darius is not mulling over energy models, he enjoys cycling, playing video games with his friends, and, as a New York City native, exploring what Worcester has to offer. He has a long list of hobbies to try and too many movie references he doesn’t yet understand.

Rob Istnick

Building Performance Consultant

Rob has over 13 years of building science and performance experience. He has a passion for energy efficiency and problem solving in all aspects of the built environment. He performs building performance consulting services, including project commissioning, facility condition assessments, and Passive House certification support.

Rob’s experience specialized in residential energy efficiency. He has performed more than 5000 home energy assessments throughout his career. He also served as a trainer to Mass Save residential energy specialists. Rob has served as a BPI proctor and is a “super proctor”.

Certifications

• Building Performance Institute (BPI)
• Building Analyst
• Envelope Professional
• Heating Professional
• Certified Residential Thermographer

Jerry Townsend

Office Administrator

With over 20 years of experience in hospitality and office management, Jerry returned to school to follow his interest in architecture.  In December of 2023 he graduated from the Boston Architectural College with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. During his time at the BAC, he developed a passion for affordable housing that drives him daily to discover unique ways to design and build not just the physical structure of the building, but homes that represent the lives spent within that building.

Jerry believes that energy and food security are integral components of affordable housing.  In 2020, he became certified in Permaculture Design to create a whole system design approach to developing sustainable housing.  He joined the BEC team in 2024 to explore and learn more about the importance of building science and how it can assist with creating long term affordable housing.

In his free time, Jerry practices permaculture with his personal gardens, and mills timbers from his property to learn firsthand how to build with traditional timber framing.