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Using Building Science to Inform Envelope Design
Learn different approaches and best practices for managing thermal, air, and moisture flows.
Learning Objectives
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Learning objectives:
- Review the natural laws that drive the thermal, air, and moisture flows through a home.
- Apply the understanding of thermodynamics to evaluate different enclosure assemblies to best manage heat, air and moisture flows.
- Connect design and material considerations to building a comfortable, healthy, durable, and energy-efficient home.
- Select appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives.
When & Where
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Online courses available on-demand
Six trainings available, 1 hour each
On-demand training format consists of a series of a 5-10 minute video divided into sections. Users can start or stop their viewing at their own pace and easily resume the course at another time.
Six trainings available, 1 hour each
On-demand training format consists of a series of a 5-10 minute video divided into sections. Users can start or stop their viewing at their own pace and easily resume the course at another time.
CEs & Cost
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Continuing Education
AIA LU/HSW: 1 CE per training, 6 CEs total
OR CCB: 1 CE per training, 6 CEs total
BPI: .5 CE per training, 3 CEs total
ICC: 0.1 CE per training, 0.6 CEs total
Course Fee
No cost (Regularly $29 each)
*This training made possible thanks to BetterBuiltNW
AIA LU/HSW: 1 CE per training, 6 CEs total
OR CCB: 1 CE per training, 6 CEs total
BPI: .5 CE per training, 3 CEs total
ICC: 0.1 CE per training, 0.6 CEs total
Course Fee
No cost (Regularly $29 each)
*This training made possible thanks to BetterBuiltNW
Audience
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Architects, Builders/Contractors, Code Officials, Developers, Program Representatives, Raters/Verifiers, Subcontractors
Instructor(s)
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Stephen Aiguier: Stephen founded Green Hammer in 2002, evolving the business into a full service design-build firm committed to advancing the highest standards for green building. An SHP, Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), and building science expert, he has been a pioneer of Oregon’s green building movement and has been involved with many of the nation's highest scoring LEED Platinum Homes and first residential and commercial Passive House buildings in the Pacific NW. Stephen has been invited to speak at every major green building conference across the country and he has taught the SHP course annually since 2010.
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