Low-Carbon Envelopes: Insights from Moisture Data in Biogenic Material Walls
It is no longer sufficient to provide high-performance envelopes without considering their broader embodied impacts. Thankfully, data helps confirm the durability of enclosures using low-carbon and biogenic materials. This session examines two Western Massachusetts academic buildings that feature cellulose-filled, double-stud walls. We will compare over two years of envelope moisture data, analyzing the impact of detailing approaches and the inclusion or exclusion of "smart" vapor barriers.
Session Chairs
Session Speakers
Room / Location
Harbor 1
Learning Objectives
Define objectives and priorities for developing enclosure design responding to durability, cost, and climate impact
Measure and compare exterior wall assemblies based on durability, cost, and climate impact
Describe the vapor movement within a double stud cellulose wall in climate zone 5
Identify tools for measuring the embodied carbon of a building, and of wall assemblies
CEU Information
This session is approved for 1 credit hour toward AIA (LU|HSW), BOC, BPI, LEED (BD+C), and NAHB certification. Those who attend a full day of the conference are additionally eligible for credit toward MA CSL, NARI, PHI, Phius, and RESNET certification.
Session ID
BOS25-245
Session Documents
245_low_carbon_envelopes.pdf
(8.59 MB)
Event Date
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