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 to provide affordable and durable housing. Learn 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.

 

 

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

2.      Learn how to establish and maintain productive working relationships with code officials

3.      Find out about green building methodologies related to code conflicts and approvals