WAM B - Green and Healthy High Performance Construction (and Rehab)

Wednesday, October 06, 2004  ·  8:30 AM - 1:45 PM

Integrate building science-based design principles with construction techniques and product selection that address durability, resource efficiency, health, and the environment. Find out how the objectives of green and healthy construction, durability, and resource efficiency can complement rather than compete with each other.

By attending this session, participants will
1. Be aware of practical techniques and products that can be applied immediately
2. Recognize opportunities to improve the quality of new construction, rehab, or renovation work without significantly changing the cost of a job
3. Embrace the concept of resilient, forgiving, building systems

Keyword(s): : Design, implementation, products, trade-offs, durability, moisture, efficiency, O&M, water management, product selection, Zero Energy Homes
Type: 3.5 Hour Breakout
CEU: Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)   MA bldg Officials   AIA   American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Terry Brennan
• Joe Lstiburek, Ph.D., P.Eng.