Agenda

Registration:                        8:00 – 8:30 am

Morning Session:                8:30 – 11:45 am

Lunch (On your own):         11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Afternoon Session:             12:45 – 4:30 pm

Understanding the Energy Efficiency of Conventional Construction

    Facts and figures on residential energy use
   History of energy-conserving residential construction
   Building code requirements
   Energy conservation incentives
   Development of PHIUS+ 2018 design standard

Passive House Standard: Purpose, Principles and Development

   History of certifying agencies in US: PHI and PHIUS
   Passive House Standard: voluntary performance-based building envelope
      energy standard
   Energy calculations: how and when to perform them
   Energy calculation tools: an introduction to tools and their functionality
   Assembling a team to ensure quality and performance
   Examining common design features of Passive Houses

Architectural Elements of Passive Houses

   Siting, sizing and orientation
   Super-insulated envelope with minimized thermal bridging
   Efficient ventilation
   Ultra-efficient lights, fixtures and appliances
   Summer shading and cooling strategies
   Winter solar gain and heat retention strategies
   Integrating renewable energy technologies

Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Passive Houses

   Optimizing heat gains
      • Passive solar heat gains
      • Indoor environmental heat gains
   Heating and cooling loads
   Space conditioning
   Renewable energy system integration
   Energy-efficient appliances

Evaluating Passive House Case Studies

   Adapting Passive House for Iowa
   Case studies: in the planning process, under construction and finished projects

Credits

Professional Engineers
     6.5 PDHs

Architects
     6.5 HSW CEHs
     6.5 AIA HSW Learning Units

Contractors
     Non-Credit Continuing Ed.

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to architects in all states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval in Iowa and neighboring states.

This seminar is approved by the American Institute of Architects for 6.5 HSW Learning Units (Sponsor No. J885). Only full attendance can be reported to the AIA/CES.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York architects.

This event also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors. It has not been reviewed by any state contractor licensing entity for course approval.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire program. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.

Speakers

Michael Nolan

Horizon Architecture

Founder of Horizon Architecture in Iowa City, IA
Mr. Nolan is a native of West Virginia and attended the United States Air Force Academy where he earned a bachelor of science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He served for more than 10 years as a pilot in both the F-16 and T-38 in assignments across the globe including combat missions as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Seeking a challenge that would meld his experience, technical expertise and passion for design, Mr. Nolan received a master of architecture degree from Virginia Tech. He earned his architect registration in Fall of 2012, just over two years after completing his degree.
Prior to founding Horizon Architecture, Mr. Nolan practiced architecture in a variety of firms, gaining extensive experience in a broad variety of projects. Projects include modernization to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC; the Moss Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech; and Gateway Ticketing Systems Global Headquarters in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Mr. Nolan founded Horizon Architecture to continue his mission of bringing thoughtful design and an unparalleled experience to his clients.
Horizon Architecture specializes in high-performance residential design. Mr. Nolan participated as an architect in the design of the Passive Aggressive House and Shafer Passive House, both in Wilton, Iowa. Horizon Architecture is currently designing and serving as a certified Passive House consultant for a new residence in Norwalk, IA.