DELI 2 - When Building Science & Codes Conflict

Wednesday, May 18, 2005  ·  1:30 PM - 3:10 PM

DELIVERING PERFORMANCE IN NEW HOMES

DELI 2 AIA, ASHI

When Building Science & Codes Conflict

Examine common areas where the requirements of building codes conflict with building science principles. Understand how these problems arise as well as real-life ways they can be avoided.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Gain insights into how and why building codes sometimes conflict with the best design and practice

2. Learn about ways to address those challenges by making good building science based arguments for alternative approaches that are better aligned with scientific principles and actual building performance

3. Get an update on progress in addressing these challenges and how to get involved in changing codes

Keywords: housing, codes, health and safety, housing performance, implementation, innovation, inspections, new construction

Mark Fortney, PA Housing Research Center, University Park, PA

John Tooley, Advanced Energy, Raleigh, NC

Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Delivery Performance in New Homes
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Mark Fortney
• John Tooley