Building Science Symposium (Sold Out)
Monday, February 26 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
LVCC - West 304
What It's About
An extension of the annual 6-city national tour, the Building Science Symposium features today’s top high performance experts and builders offering industry-best insights for elevating your building practices, from understanding standards and integrating performance components to providing durable, energy-efficient enclosures. Hear best practices for flashing, air control, vapor and moisture management, IAQ and more while you share a few cold ones with fellow industry pros and discuss countless challenges and solutions for better building techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
What is BS* + Beer? What Does It Take to Change?
Travis Brungardt
Building Science 101: Introduction to Energy
Glenn Mathewson, BuildingCodeCollege.com
Why We Build – It’s All About Control
Water Control: Drainage On-site, Below Grade & Roof
Air Control: Foundation to Frame, Wall to Roof – It’s All About Continuity
Steve Baczek, Steve Baczek Architect
Water Vapor: Barriers, Retarders, Smart Membranes & The “How”
Thermal Control: Which Insulation Where & How Much
Verification: Blower Doors, Thermal Imagers & Data Loggers
Ben Bogie, BPC Green Builders
Load Calculations: Manual J for High Performance Homes
System Selection: Forced Air, Mini Split, Ducted & Radiant
IAQ: Source Control, Filtration & ERVs
Ross Trethewey, TE2 Engineering & This Old House
Window Selection: Appearance, Durability, U-Value, Airtightness, Operation & Exposure
Exterior Insulation: The IECC, Materials & Methods for Compliance
Rainscreens: Every Wall Needs One, Which Is Right for You?
Jake Bruton, Aarow Building
Make It A Pretty Good House
Emily Mottram, Mottram Architecture
Includes morning refreshments, lunch and a networking happy hour to close out your day.
How to Participate
Pre-purchase of a seat is required and can be added during the IBS registration process. $195 NAHB Members / $249 for Non-NAHB Members.
If space allows, seats will be available for purchase before the start of the symposium.
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