Pitfalls and Challenges to Avoid in NFPA 285 Engineering Judgements Engineering Analysis is a necessary tool to provide the fire protection and safety of our buildings. The exponential number of […]
Moisture Defects in Buildings - A Sick Building Pandemic Poor air quality caused by water damage and mold is contributing to increasing health burdens on occupants of buildings of every […]
When Codes are in Conflict: Building Science and Life Safety in Wood Framed Construction Over time, changes in building codes have begun to challenge designers to meet life safety, indoor […]
Masonry Thru-Wall Flashing and Key Interface Details Explore the continuity of water and air control layers in relation to masonry thru-wall flashing at critical interface details, including: base-of-wall, window sill, […]
Design Principles for Rainscreen Wall Systems The topic will discuss thorough understanding of the various components that lead to failure in Building Enclosures and how to prevent it with Rainscreen […]
Top Air Barrier Details for Commercial Construction It’s often been said that architecture is the synthesis of art and science, but the art of crafting a thoughtful and successful detail […]
Introduction to Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) for the Building Enclosure This course provides a complete overview of spray polyurethane foam (SFP) technology and applications for residential and commercial buildings. It […]
Blown Away - Unmasking the Secrets of Whole Building Airtightness Testing Whole building airtightness testing has been a code compliance option in the International Energy Conservation Code and ASHRAE 90.1 […]
Building Envelope Case Study: From Initial Construction Through Occupancy Join me as I recount my building envelope journey with a large four-story CMU and masonry higher-educational building for a large […]
Resolving Complex Geometries for Iconic Towers: Combining Unitized and Stick Built Curtain Walls Systems in High-Rise Designs This session will explore curtain wall detailing, fabrication, testing, and installation oversight strategies […]
Peeling Back the Onion This presentation is an in-depth dive into a leak investigation at a high school Industrial Arts and Horticulture Building that snowballed into a remedial architecture project […]
Designing Wall Systems for Specific Climate Zones Copying and pasting a wall or roof assembly that works in one part of our country into a project in another part of […]
