Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Envelope Design and Construction
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before start time.
Monday, June 26, 2023
9:00 am – 12:15 pm CDT (including a 15-min. break)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
9:00 am – 1:15 pm CDT (including a 15-min. break)
Day One – Monday, June 26, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Creating and Maintaining the Four Critical Barriers and Wall Systems
Presented by Allison Verley
- Waterproofing and flow control
- Vapor retarders and moisture control
- Heat transfer principles and thermal performance
- Air barriers and air leakage
- Insulation and thermal bridging
- Mass walls and passive strategies
Designing Energy-Efficient Roofing Systems
- Determining insulation level for roofs
- Working with low-slope roofs
- Metal-panel roofs and steep-slope roofs
- Green roofs and “cool” roofs
- Energy code provisions for roofing systems
Day Two – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 – 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM
Presented by Heather Holdridge
Energy-Efficient Building Envelope as part of a Whole Building Approach
- Integrating the building envelope with other building systems
- Design considerations
- Siting and orientation
- Mechanical and plumbing
- Electrical and renewable energy systems
- Performance goals Occupancy and use
- Energy modeling process to quantify energy savings
Energy Standards, Codes, Incentives and Efficiency Designations
- International Energy Efficiency Code 2021 and “Stretch” Codes
- Requirements
- Compliance
- Tax and utility incentives
- Energy-efficiency certifications
Designing and Building Energy-Efficient Foundation Systems
- Coordinating foundation system functions
- Building materials and construction processes
- Foundations, slabs and basements
Designing and Installing Efficient Fenestration Systems
- Fenestration characteristics and parameters affecting energy efficiency
- Selection of window systems for energy efficiency
- Coordinating window and door locations in the envelope to maximize performance
- Curtain walls/skylights and sloped glazing
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Architects:
7.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA:
7.0 LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.7 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved this event for .7 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
7.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Heather Holdridge, EIT
Associate AIA LEED Fellow, Associate Partner, Sustainability DirectorMs. Holdridge, LEED Fellow, EIT, Associate AIA is the Sustainability Director at Lake|Flato Architects. Leveraging her background in mechanical engineering, she directs all Lake|Flato teams in establishing sustainability goals. Ms. Holdridge devises strategies and systems to realize those goals under programs such as LEED, the 2030 Challenge, and the Living Building Challenge. She works closely with teams to evaluate passive systems and performs energy modeling throughout the design process. Ms. Holdridge received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Allison Verley
Building Envelope Specialist, Construction Innovations Co, Inc.Ms. Verley believes knowledge is power and there is always a solution for every situation. With a focus on sustainability, longevity and energy efficiency she stays up to date on the most innovative solutions for the building envelope. Through public speaking, digital media and articles. She is able to bring the forefront of information to local markets with a focus on proper use of materials situationally rather than a cookie-cutter approach. Ms. Verley’s Building Envelope focus includes Masonry Restoration and Moisture Management, Waterproofing, Roofing, Single-ply and Protected Membranes, Garden Roofs, and Assembly Solutions. She earned her undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Energy-Efficient Commercial Building Envelope Design and Construction
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This seven-hour course focuses on the design and construction of energy-efficient building envelopes. Specifically, the course explains how to create and maintain critical barriers, wall systems and energy-efficient roofing systems. The course will also examine energy-efficient building envelopes as part of a Whole Building Approach, as well as energy codes, standards, incentives, and energy-efficient foundation systems and fenestration systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to utilize waterproofing, vapor retarders, air barriers and insulation to control water flow, moisture, air leakage and thermal bridging.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to explore energy-efficient roof designs, including low-slope, steep-slope and green roofs, determine insulation levels and reference energy code provisions for roofing systems.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify fenestration characteristics and parameters that affect energy efficiency, and select appropriate window systems, and coordinate window and door locations in the envelope to maximize efficiency.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to define performance building performance goals, quantify energy savings, and reference and comply with the requirements of the International Energy Efficiency Code 2021.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with residential design
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 04/27/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.