ACI Home Performance Conference 2007

ThPM 15 - Multifamily Air Sealing - Mid & High–Rise (Hands-on)

Thursday, April 26, 2007  ·  1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Air sealing can be a cost-effective measure to improve comfort and reduce energy consumption in existing multifamily building envelopes. Based upon considerable Canadian and US experience, it has been proven that air leakage can be reduced by thirty percent. Find out where to seal, calculation methods, and what materials to use. Explore the motivations and marketing tools for penetrating this virtually untapped market.
  
By attending this session, participants will
 
  1. Be introduced to building envelope assessment methods for mid- and high-rise buildings
  2. Discover the materials and methods used in air sealing these buildings
  3. Assess material costs, pricing, general project costs, and impacts

Keyword(s): air sealing, building envelope, case study, comfort, energy efficient, IAQ, marketing strategies, multifamily, predicted savings, products, profitability, techniques
Type: Half-Day
CEU: Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

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