FUND 5 - The House as a System

Thursday, May 19, 2005  ·  10:40 AM - 12:20 PM

FUNDAMENTALS

FUND 5 AIA, ASHI, BPI

The House as a System

An improvement to one part of a home can sometimes cause unanticipated effects on another part of the house system. This session focuses on becoming able to predict and/or diagnose these effects, primarily in order to prevent the negative ones. No prior technical knowledge is needed.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Have a better understanding of driving forces that impact moisture, heat, and air movement in buildings

2. Learn some of the ways that interactions can cause performance problems

3. Better understand the concept of home performance and the role of diagnostics in verifying that expected results are achieved

Keywords: pressure, airflow, moisture, heat, thermal boundary, mechanical systems, IAQ, combustion safety, house depressurization

David Keefe, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Fairfax
Type: 100 Minute Session
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA)   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• David Keefe