Building Science Symposium (Sold Out)

What It's About

An extension of the annual 6-city national tour, the Building Science Symposium features today’s top high performance experts and builders offering industry-best insights for elevating your building practices, from understanding standards and integrating performance components to providing durable, energy-efficient enclosures. Hear best practices for flashing, air control, vapor and moisture management, IAQ and more while you share a few cold ones with fellow industry pros and discuss countless challenges and solutions for better building techniques.

What You’ll Learn: 

What is BS* + Beer? What Does It Take to Change?         
Travis Brungardt
                
Building Science 101: Introduction to Energy
Glenn Mathewson, BuildingCodeCollege.com

Why We Build – It’s All About Control        
Water Control: Drainage On-site, Below Grade & Roof   
Air Control: Foundation to Frame, Wall to Roof – It’s All About Continuity           
Steve Baczek, Steve Baczek Architect
                
Water Vapor: Barriers, Retarders, Smart Membranes & The “How”        
Thermal Control: Which Insulation Where & How Much                
Verification: Blower Doors, Thermal Imagers & Data Loggers      
Ben Bogie, BPC Green Builders
                
Load Calculations: Manual J for High Performance Homes           
System Selection: Forced Air, Mini Split, Ducted & Radiant          
IAQ: Source Control, Filtration & ERVs   
Ross Trethewey, TE2 Engineering & This Old House
                                
Window Selection: Appearance, Durability, U-Value, Airtightness, Operation & Exposure            
Exterior Insulation: The IECC, Materials & Methods for Compliance         
Rainscreens: Every Wall Needs One, Which Is Right for You?       
Jake Bruton, Aarow Building

Make It A Pretty Good House
Emily Mottram, Mottram Architecture

Includes morning refreshments, lunch and a networking happy hour to close out your day.

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