Tag: Building Science

Bellingham – Building Science Principles

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Webinar – Building Science Principles

Course Description:

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day ONLINE training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in online classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Virtual Seminar – Building Science Fundamentals

American Institute of Architects

Building Science Fundamentals

AVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar
 ,  ,  , 
16 AIA CEU credits

Register Now

Price: $595.00

Limited Number of Spots

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website.

The time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST.

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.

Agenda

Session One

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Two

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environmental Separation The Myth of the Dew Point
Definition of a Building Roofs Vented and Unvented
The Effect of Climate Hygric Buoyancy
The Perfect Wall Ice Dams
The Water Molecule Basements
Relative Humidity and Vapor Pressure Crawlspaces Vented and Unvented
Air Flow and Vapor Diffusion Slabs and Flooring
Rain
Capillarity

Session Three

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Four

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stucco Failures Retrofits
Pressure and IAQ Mass Buildings
Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks Freeze Thaw
Controlling Pressures and Pathways Interior Foundation Retrofits
Stack Effect and Compartmentalization Historic Building Limitations
HVAC Frame Buildings
Part Load and Humidity Control Deep Energy Retrofits
Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems

 

REGISTER HERE

Bellingham – Building Science Principles

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Webinar – Building Science Principles

Course Description:

This Building Science Principles (formerly Introduction to Weatherization and Building Science) course is a 1-day ONLINE training designed to introduce weatherization and building science principles. Students will participate in online classroom instruction referencing the Building Performance Institute’s Building Science Principles Reference Guide.

Resources:

Course Content & Objectives:

    • Describe both the background of weatherization and key aspects of the weatherization process
    • Identify the types of energy movement and describe how they operate in the home
    • Summarize building science and describe pressure and thermal concepts
    • Describe how a house functions as a system of systems
    • Identify mechanical systems and describe their purpose and basic operation
    • Describe the audit process and recognize the required data for energy modeling
    • Identify appropriate weatherization measures based on Washington state guidelines
    • Perform a basic blower door test and describe the basics of combustion safety testing

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

Portland, OR – Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam

  • Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam |

    Portland, OR | August 2024

    Mode

    In-Person Session
  • Date
  • Time
    M T W | 8:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
  • Location
    BORA Architects 1705 SE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97214
  • CEU
    32.5
  • Registration Fees
    $2100 Non-Member
    $1900 Phius Alliance Member

Our CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Please see the following link for a description of the CPHB role, and the following link for a more detailed program overview.

Prerequisites: The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building.
Learning Objectives (4):
High performance building enclosure systems with an emphasis on field inspection
Air barriers and passive building retrofitting
Quality assurance and quality control strategies
Climate-specific detailing

Weeks 1-2: Complete 8 hours of self-paced modules, laying the foundation of knowledge on building science, passive building principles and Phius Certification.

Weeks 3-4: Attend 8, three-hour instructor-led live sessions (24 hours total) for a deep dive on high performance enclosures, envelope field considerations, high performance mechanical systems, cost optimization and project management.

Weeks 5-8: Certification Exam

Register Now

Missoula, MT – Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp

Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp: Sept 16 – 20, 2024 @ Missoula, MT

5 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive: Emu’s 2d Passive Design/Build™ Course for North America + 2d Emu’s sponsorship-free Passive Pod Workshop + 3hr Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). $2500+ value.

This Boot Camp includes:

5 days of in-person, hands-on training: 2d Course + 2d Workshop + 3hr CPHT Exam

What will you learn in this course?

All. The. Things.


  • The Value of Passive House

    What is the Passive House standard, and why is it more like a building code than just a green building certification? Why will your clients thank you for knowing this standard?


  • High-Performance Envelopes

    What makes a building envelope perform, and how do you mitigate thermal bridges and other potential weaknesses early in the process?


  • Systems & Services

    How does the systems design integrate with a high-performing building, and what exactly are the indoor air quality requirements that make Passive so healthy?

  • REGISTER HERE

Virtual Seminar – Building Science Fundamentals

American Institute of Architects

Building Science Fundamentals

AVAILABLE: Live Virtual Seminar
 ,  ,  , 
16 AIA CEU credits

Register Now

Price: $595.00

Limited Number of Spots

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registrants have benefitted tremendously from the interactive sessions with Dr. Lstiburek where questions are encouraged. Because of that, we limit attendance to 50 or so. Each $595.00 series consists of 4 afternoons of instruction. Upon completion of the seminar, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 16 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website.

The time for the sessions will be from 1:00-5:00 pm EST.

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.

Agenda

Session One

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Two

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Environmental Separation The Myth of the Dew Point
Definition of a Building Roofs Vented and Unvented
The Effect of Climate Hygric Buoyancy
The Perfect Wall Ice Dams
The Water Molecule Basements
Relative Humidity and Vapor Pressure Crawlspaces Vented and Unvented
Air Flow and Vapor Diffusion Slabs and Flooring
Rain
Capillarity

Session Three

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Session Four

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stucco Failures Retrofits
Pressure and IAQ Mass Buildings
Buildings as 3-D Airflow Networks Freeze Thaw
Controlling Pressures and Pathways Interior Foundation Retrofits
Stack Effect and Compartmentalization Historic Building Limitations
HVAC Frame Buildings
Part Load and Humidity Control Deep Energy Retrofits
Central Systems vs. Distributed Systems

 

REGISTER HERE

Bozeman – MWTC Advanced Pressure Diagnostics

Advanced Pressure Diagnostics will utilize whole house thinking relative to house construction, air leakage and movement, forced air heating systems, ventilation systems, and climate. The goal of this class is to provide students with the skills necessary to decipher the unique mix of problems that every house has in relation to air movement, air leakage, pressure imbalances and flue drafting. This class will cover the science and practical application of air sealing, zone pressure diagnostics, infrared thermography, blower door testing, fan flow measurement, ASHRAE, and HVAC flow diagnostics and Combustion Appliance Zone (CAZ) pressure issues.

Participants in this class will learn to be the ultimate air leakage sleuths by practicing pro-level skills for balancing heating systems, solving air leakage mysteries, and avoiding dangerous combustion problems. This will be an intensive 2.5 days of manometer mayhem that will help participants perform audits, lead crews, and do Quality Control Inspector (QCI) inspections at a new level.

Course Learning Outcomes:
Upon Course Completion, the student will learn how to:

  • Review basic whole house building science concepts of air and energy transfer
  • Learn advanced zone pressure diagnostics techniques
  • Learn about combustion appliance zones and the effect of air pressure on these zones
  • Learn about ventilation principles
  • Learn how to measure flow in ventilation systems and HVAC systems

Montana Weatherization Network members may take this course, and any relevant exam(s), at no cost. Use the MT WAP Registration option to register with a $0 fee.For questions, contact the Training Center at classes@weatherization.org or 406-586-0070. To return to Montana Weatherization Training Center website please go to weatherization.org.

REGISTER HERE

Seattle – 2024 Northwest Green Building Slam

2024 Northwest Green Building Slam on October 5, 2024
Town Hall Seattle • 1119 8th Avenue (at Seneca Street)
Doors open at 5 pm and Presentations begin at 6 pm
Enjoy mingling with light appetizers before, at intermission, and after the show.

This year’s event features the crowd-favorite Slam-style inspiration with 10 speakers for 10 minutes each with live-streaming. There will be networking opportunities throughout the evening. All ticket-holders will have the opportunity to replay the event after the evening ends.

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Apply to present at the Northwest Green Building SLAM — a “TED-talks” like series of innovative and compelling stories of green building in the Pacific Northwest. Designed to inspire and engage listeners, each Slam presentation follows an IGNITE presentation format, only 10 “slides” and 10 minutes.