ACI New Jersey Home Performance Conference

GRN 5 - Greener Homes: Achieving Health, Safety, & Durability

Thursday, January 25, 2007 · 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Durability and energy efficiency are integral components in “green” but, is it possible to have a green house and miss the mark if there is a lack of system and product integration? Building green requires a comprehensive approach to design, material selection, and building science. Take advantage of this opportunity and find out how your choices ensure healthy indoor environments.

By attending this session, participants will

Find out what conditions must be met in order to provide comfort and good indoor air quality
Discover why “house as a system” thinking is a critical component of building green
Explore green attributes such as passive solar, storm water management, and material selection

Keyword(s): building science, durability, efficiency, green, health & safety, IAQ, materials, moisture, mold, new construction, passive solar, sustainability, techniques, waste water, whole house
Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Building Greener
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA) AIA Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) International Association of Certified Home Inspectors National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) ASHI

Course Presenter(s):

Scott Kelly

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