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Building Science Fundamentals
Apr
22 to 23
2020
Denver, CO
May
20 to 21
2020
Westford, MA
Jun
17 to 18
2020
Dallas, TX
Nov
18 to 19
2020
Seattle, WA
Dec
09 to 10
2020
Baltimore, MD
Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day, $895.00 seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings.
Dr. Joseph Lstiburek will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design, advanced HVAC systems, forensic investigations, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings.
The Fundamentals class has been attended by over 1500 builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers and government officials.
The fee includes breakfast and lunch but does not include travel or accommodations. There is a 5% cancellation fee that we apply to refunds by credit card.
Hotel details
|
Denver, CO April 22, 2020to April 23, 2020 |
THE OXFORD HOTEL |
|
Westford, MA May 20, 2020to May 21, 2020 |
The Westford Regency Inn And Conference Center |
|
Dallas, TX June 17, 2020to June 18, 2020 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Love Field |
|
Seattle, WA November 18, 2020to November 19, 2020 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport |
|
Baltimore, MD December 9, 2020to December 10, 2020 |
The DoubleTree Baltimore-BWI Airport Guest rooms are available at the location of the seminar for the cost of $134.00 |
Agenda:
| Day 1 | |
Schedule | Session |
| 8:00 - 10:00 | Environmental Separation |
| Definition of a Building | |
| Applicable Physics | |
| "The Perfect Wall" | |
| Effect of Climate | |
| Break | |
| 10:15-12:00 | Rain Control |
| Rain Screens | |
| Diagnostic Testing | |
| Systems and Materials | |
| Brick, Stone and Stucco | |
| Lunch | |
| 1:00-3:15 | Heat, Air and Moisture Movement |
| Capillary | |
| Condensation | |
| Modeling and Other Lies | |
| Myth of Dew Point | |
| Break | |
| 3:30-5:00 | Walls, Roofs and Thermal Bridges |
| Critical Elements | |
| Vented and Unvented Roofs | |
| Low Density vs. High Density Foam | |
| Avoiding Stupid Mistakes | |
| Day 2 | |
Schedule | Session |
| 8:00-10:00 | Pressure and IAQ |
| Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks | |
| Controlling Pressure and Pathways | |
| Pollutant Sources | |
| Stack Effect and Compartmentalization | |
| Break | |
| 10:15-12:00 | HVAC |
| Ventilation Rates | |
| Part Load and Humidity Control | |
| Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems | |
| Diagnostic Testing | |
| Lunch | |
| 1:00-3:00 | Retrofits and Mass Buildings |
| Interior vs. Exterior Approaches | |
| Deep Energy Retrofits | |
| Freeze Thaw | |
| Foundation Approaches | |
| Break | |
| 3:15-4:00 | Slabs and Flooring |
| Wood and Tile Systems | |
| Negative Side Vapor Control | |
| Vinyl Composition Flooring |
Continuing Education:
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
16 LU|HSW
Speakers:
