High Performance Building Envelopes (SHP Module 3)
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Overview
This course explores various high performance wall and roof assemblies, including continuous exterior insulation, truss walls, double-stud walls, SIPS, staggered stud framing, I-joist, and more. Participants learn principles that can be applied to existing homes and new construction projects, including durable wall design, insulation strategies and air sealing, product selection, and construction. The course addresses the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope.
Course Features
Day 1: Guest speaker presentation Day 2: Two site visits to certified green homes
Want to learn more? This course comprises Module 3 of our 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course. Attend all 6 modules and become a Sustainable Homes Professional!
Learning Objectives
- Describe high performance building methods for insulation, air sealing, and weatherization
- Select appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives
- List methods for building high performance roofs for both new and existing homes
- Identify when and by whom these methods are used during the pre-insulation, post-drywall, and siding installation phases of construction
- Explain the importance of performance testing and diagnostics to verify the performance of installed equipment and the home’s envelope
When & Where
CEs & Cost
Questions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x20.
Details
Start: January 11, 2019 @ 9:00 am
End: January 12, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Cost: $275
Event Category: Design + New Construction
Organizer
Earth Advantage
Phone: 5039687160
Email: education@earthadvantage.org
Website: View Organizer WebsiteLocation
Portland, OR 97205 United States Open in Google Maps >