Day 1 will focus on next gen, zero energy wall assemblies.

• Dig deeper into the science behind high performance wall assemblies, focusing on exterior insulation, weather resistive barriers, and air barrier details.
• Analyze how the building science principles of air, heat, and moisture flow interact with different designs.
• Investigate the options, alternatives, and challenges to installing continuous insulation and discover the best ways to guarantee you understand and meet your airtightness goals.
• Review wall section mock-ups in the lab and decide which designs are compatible with their climate zone.
• Review details for improving connections of the wall to foundation and wall to attic.
• Learn how air and weather barrier details in walls help maintain long-term enclosure durability.
• Learn how modeling with tools like Ekotrope can help you evaluate your decisions using a whole house systems approach.

On day two, we’ll explore how the right mechanical strategies can help you further increase energy efficiency, deliver comfort, and improve long-term durability.

• Understand the building science connection and participate in Ci’s boot camp on mechanical systems and components.
• Understand the basics of HVAC design and equipment options and how they are impacted by building enclosure decisions made by designers and builders.
• Learn about airflow dynamics and how to optimize for energy efficiency and comfort.
• Understand the basics of heat pump technology and how it’s applied to heating, cooling and domestic hot water in high-performance homes.
• Discover best practices in set up and system commissioning

• 8:15am - Doors Open 
• 8:30am to 12:00pm - Training 
• 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Lunch 
• 1:00pm to 4:30pm - Training 
• 4:30pm to 5:30pm (ish) - Optional Happy Hour 

• 8:15am - Doors Open 
• 8:30am to 12:00pm - Training  
• 12:00pm to 1:00pm - Lunch 
• 1:00pm to 3:30pm - Training 
• 3:30pm - Class Ends