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.
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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.
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- 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
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245_low_carbon_envelopes.pdf (8.59 MB)
