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Building Science Fundamentals
Nov
18 to 19
2020
Seattle, WA
Dec
02 to 03
2020
Denver, CO
Dec
09 to 10
2020
Baltimore, MD
Dec
14 to 15
2020
Westford, MA
Dec
16 to 17
2020
Dallas, TX
::UPDATE::
Building Science Corporation has rescheduled all the two-day Fundamentals Classes to November and December of this year. The new dates are posted on the website.
The two one-day Renovation Classes will take place on the dates scheduled but they will be web-based only. Note that the registration fee for the two web-based events has been adjusted downward.
It is with great regret that we have to cancel the 24th Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science…aka “Summer Camp” that was scheduled for August 3, 4 and 5 of this year. Summer Camp will be held next year on August 2, 3 and 4, 2021.
::END UPDATE::
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 thousands of 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.
Hotel details
|
Seattle, WA November 18, 2020to November 19, 2020 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport |
|
Denver, CO December 2, 2020to December 3, 2020 |
THE OXFORD HOTEL |
|
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 |
|
Westford, MA December 14, 2020to December 15, 2020 |
The Westford Regency Inn And Conference Center |
|
Dallas, TX December 16, 2020to December 17, 2020 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Love Field |
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:
