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Solid Substrates for High-Performance Air Barriers

Ben Dykstra

November 4, 2019

Air barriers have emerged as a key component of the building enclosure

Transforming Historic Mass. Landmark into New Mixed-Use Hub

LEED Professional Credentials by the Numbers

Canada’s First Certified Zero-Carbon Building Offsets Energy Use Over Three Years with Rooftop Solar System

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November 20, 2024

Sustainable Roofing Made Simple

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

During this presentation, you will learn how the roof assembly can help meet various sustainability goals. Case studies and specific examples will highlight ways to incorporate circularity, solar reflectivity, durability, energy efficiency and overburden roof assemblies into your design.

December 3, 2024

The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course equips owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of commercial energy efficiency codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance

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