Understanding High-Performance BuildingDesigning and Building to High Performance:
The Science Behind It and Ways to Talk About Why It’s Important Session 1 | Jan. 17 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | In Person | Free High-performance projects promote best practices of sustainability in building design and construction by setting and applying standards for resource efficiencies, material selection, occupant comfort and well-being, and broader environmental impacts. Effective communication and a common language are key to developing any successful project team and are essential to meet the challenges of high-performance practice. This presentation will provide an overview of both applicable building codes and above-code certification systems and how they can be used to set high-performance project goals and objectives. Attendees will gain an understanding of the language and priorities of high-performance construction, gain a high-level understanding of building science principles, and understand how they influence material selection, installation, quality control, and operations. CE Credits 1.5 AIA LU/HSW. Must attend the entire session to earn continuing education credit. The Science Behind Residential Building Enclosure and Airtightness: Hands-on Materials Familiarization Session 2 | Jan. 31 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | In Person | Free A continuous airtight building envelope is essential to meeting the performance criteria of High-Performance Construction and many above-code certifications. This presentation will delve into the building science concepts that inform the ways in which we control water, air, thermal, and vapor flows in buildings. We will examine case studies of building assemblies and discuss how hygrothermal analysis with WUFI modeling can inform design decisions to eliminate the risks associated with condensation within building assemblies. The interactive presentation will demonstrate the properties of various air barrier, vapor control, and insulation materials to familiarize attendees with their uses and specifications. The attendees have the opportunity to touch and feel various materials, and understand how they are optimally layered in different building assemblies according to their control functions. Using case studies, we will examine wall assemblies using an examination of WUFI Hygrothermal analyses and energy performance predictions to understand the risks of improperly designed systems and the opportunities of optimally designed systems. CE Credits 1.5 AIA LU/HSW. Must attend the entire session to earn continuing education credit. Mechanical Ventilation – A Hands-on Introduction to the Mechanics and Design Specifications for Its Use Session 3 | Feb. 14 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Registration Required This presentation will delve into why mechanical ventilation becomes critically important as building airtightness increases. Actual an energy recovery ventilator equipment will be used to review component parts, functioning, and operation; and participants will become familiar with the equipment through hands-on investigation. Through case studies, the presentation will demonstrate the risks associated with inadequate ventilation. The presenters will share best practices for siting and installation of ERVs in a building for efficient operation and maintenance. CE Credits TBD Heat Pump Technology - A Hands-on Introduction to the Mechanics and Design Specifications for Its Use Session 4 | Feb. 28 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Registration Required This presentation will provide an overview of building ventilation strategies and will delve into the reasons why heat pump technologies may be the best choice for a building. Using the actual equipment, the presenters will review heat pump technology and the component parts, functioning, and operation. Participants will be invited to become familiar with the equipment through hands-on investigation. The presenters will share best practices for siting and installation in the building for efficient operation and maintenance that can be directly applied to the designer’s practice. CE Credits TBD Location
Community Service Building, 100 W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801. Park free in the CSB Garage entering at N. Orange Street between 11th and 12th Streets. Cost | Registration Registration is FULL, though there is a wait list for Sessions 3 and 4. Presented in partnership with New Ecology, Energize Delaware and Green Building United |
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