FUND 4 - The House as a System

Thursday, February 05, 2009  ·  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Houses are interactive systems, and an improvement to one part of a home can sometimes cause unanticipated effects on another part. Improve your ability to anticipate these effects in order to prevent negative consequences in existing homes and new construction projects. No prior technical knowledge is needed.

By attending this session, participants will

1. Have a better understanding of the driving forces that impact moisture, heat, and air movement in buildings
2. Learn some of the ways that interactions can cause performance problems
3. Understand the role of diagnostics in verifying that expected results are achieved

Keyword(s):

airflow, building performance, combustion safety, depressurization, diagnostics, health & safety, house as a system, indoor air quality, moisture, pressure, thermal boundary, systems approach, whole house

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Fundamentals
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• John Tooley