Celebrating “BS & Beer” in Western Massachusetts

On April 22, Earth Day, a sold-out crowd will gather for an evening of conversation, collaboration, and shared curiosity around building science.

The event, BS & Beer (“BS”= Building Science), co-hosted by Oxbow Design Build and Powerhouse Energy in collaboration with industry partners, is officially at capacity!

Full house.
Standing room energy.
Exactly the kind of momentum we love to see.

Powered by Partnership

PV Squared Solar is proud to support the broader ecosystem that makes gatherings like this possible; including our role as the solar energy partner for the building hosting the event.

Spaces like this matter.

They host conversations that move industries forward.
They connect builders, designers, engineers, and tradespeople.
They create the conditions for better outcomes; in buildings, and in communities.

Strong Partnerships Across the Building Science Community

Events like BS & Beer are built through collaboration; and we’re especially grateful to see partners like Oxbow Design Build helping bring this kind of gathering to life.

Oxbow’s work in thoughtful, high-performance design reflects the same long-term thinking that drives strong building science conversations, where design, energy, and construction come together with intention.

We’re also glad to be in community with Powerhouse Energy, whose leadership in building performance continues to create space for these important industry connections.

Together, this ecosystem reflects what’s possible when professionals align around durability, performance, and shared values.

Why This Event Matters

Building science is not a niche conversation anymore.

It’s central to:

• Energy efficiency
• Climate resilience
• Long-term building durability
• Occupant health and comfort

Events like BS & Beer create space for real dialogue; the kind that happens outside of formal presentations and inside trusted professional communities.

And the fact that this one is happening on Earth Day?

Even better.

Celebrating Earth Day the Right Way

There are many ways to mark Earth Day.

This one feels especially aligned:

• A full room of professionals
• Talking about better buildings
• Focused on long-term performance
• Grounded in real-world application

No gimmicks.
No greenwashing.
Just people doing the work.

Looking Forward

We’re excited to be part of a community that continues to push the conversation forward.

To everyone attending: we’ll see you there.

And to our partners, especially Oxbow Design, along with Powerhouse Energy, thank you for helping create spaces like this, where thoughtful work and collaboration can thrive.