The Perfect Wall: Building Better Enclosures (Boston, MA)

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The Perfect Wall: Building Better Enclosures (Boston, MA)

By DELTA® Academy

Date and time

Mon, Sep 25, 2017 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

Location

Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room located on the 2nd floor)

290 Congress St Boston, MA 02210

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Description

Earn continuing education credits!

Approved for 5 AIA LU/HSW hours.

Learn how the right materials in the right order can improve durability, comfort, and thermal performance! This seminar will cover key principles of building enclosure design, including a discussion of the “perfect wall” concept – and beyond. Through industry research and field experience, you'll learn about rain control, as well as the connections between airtightness, vapor permeability, durability, and energy efficiency.


Key Learning Objectives:

  1. You'll understand key building science concepts and how they relate to building enclosure performance

  2. You'll recognize how control layers work as a system, and in particular the differences and relationship between vapor, air, and thermal control

  3. You'll identify critical details and transitions that impact rain and air control

  4. You'll apply building science concepts to improving energy efficiency


Featured Speaker: John Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng.


John Straube

John Straube, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Principal at RDH Building Science, where he heads forensic investigations and leads research projects in the areas of low-energy building design, building enclosure performance, hygrothermal analysis, and field monitoring of wall assemblies. In addition to his work with RDH, Dr. Straube is a faculty member at the University of Waterloo and is a prolific writer and noted public speaker.


Agenda


8:00 am Registration & Breakfast

8:30 am - 8:45 am Welcome & Introduction

8:45 am - 10:15 am Intro: What is a Perfect Wall?

10:15 am - 10:30 am DELTA® Academy Refuel Break 1

10:30 am - 12:00 pm Keeping the Rain Out

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm Airtightness and Energy Performance

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm DELTA® Academy Refuel Break 2

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Air, Water and Vapor Control Systems

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Q & A Period

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Social Hour & Networking (Reception will be held next door at the Boston Society of Architects in the Pearl Street Room)



About DELTA® Academy

For building professionals who build to a higher standard, DELTA® Academy will change the way you see air and moisture barriers and the critical role they play in creating high-performance buildings. Bringing scientific evidence and global expertise together with the most accessible and convenient learning options, DELTA® Academy will lead to better buildings for people and the world.

Don't miss these other DELTA® Academy Advanced Building Performance Program events:

  • October 18th- St. Louis, MO

  • November 2nd- Washington, DC

For more information about DELTA® Academy Advanced Building Performance Program events, contact Jennifer Feijo at jfeijo@jankelley.com, or at 905-399-1129


    Organized by

    Dörken Systems Inc. delivers innovative, high-performance air and moisture barriers for commercial and residential construction, under our DELTA® brand. After 125 years in over 60 countries, there isn’t anything we don’t know about building enclosures. We are known for delivering high-performance products while providing educational programs and full technical support. 

    A North American manufacturer based in Beamsville, Ontario, Dörken Systems Inc. is a subsidiary of Ewald Dörken AG, leading European developer and manufacturer of waterproofing and drainage products sold worldwide. For more information visit dorken.com.

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