Workshops - Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Workshops receive continuing education units from the following professional organizations: AIA, BPI*, InterNACHI, NAHB and NARI.
*Check individual listings for BPI accreditation.
NEW FOR 2011:
Chris Martenson (Crash Course) will present a full day workshop on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Limited seating! Register early to reserve your space.
Jason McLennan (Living Building Challenge) will present a full day workshop on Tuesday, March 8, 2011. Limited seating! Register early to reserve your space.
FREE STUDENT DESIGN WORKSHOP: "Peak Luxury." Limited to undergraduate students.
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Full-Day
Auditing and Retrofitting Multifamily Buildings for Efficiency and Safety
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Waterfront 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Andrew D'Agostino
F.L. Andrew Padian
Bernice Radle
21% of housing in the Northeast is multifamily housing, and some centrally heated and cooled buildings use more than 5 times the heating energy per square foot as detached single family homes. There are good and bad reasons for this, and there are simple solutions to reduce the energy and water use dramatically, while increasing the health and safety of the building. This session will explore: ways to quantify energy and water use in multifamily buildings; designing retrofits to reduce this catastrophic waste; procuring energy audits to meet the standards of certain government programs and accessing these programs; designing and retrofitting these changes in the buildings; and creating a training program for maintenance and management to make buildings safer and healthier. In the afternoon, we will visit a local multifamily building and help design a retrofit for them. Session is limited to 30 people. Morning classroom, afternoon field. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Crash Course: Thriving in Any Future
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Waterfront 3
Workshop Speaker(s):
Becca Martenson
Chris Martenson
We live in an economic system built on growth, but what happens when the need for growth comes up against the realities of a finite planet? This seminar starts from the assertion that a crisis is a terrible thing to waste and that the coming changes will afford us an opportunity to envision and create a new and true form of prosperity based on deeper connections to our communities and where we live. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Deep Energy Retrofits
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Cityview 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Marc Rosenbaum
In this workshop we'll focus on the deep energy retrofits of homes and other building types. We'll cover what the nature of the challenge is, where energy goes in homes and look briefly at the underlying building science. Air barriers and insulation detailing will be illustrated primarily though numerous case study examples. We'll look at mechanical systems for low load retrofits as well. Participants are encouraged to bring their own examples and situations for the group. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Living Building Challenge
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Skyline
Workshop Speaker(s):
Jason McLennan
The Living Building Challenge has swept North America, and Jason McLennan, the founding author and now Director of the International Living Building Institute, will lead this workshop. Widely accepted as the most advanced green building standard in the world, the purpose of the Challenge is straightforward: it defines the most advanced measure of sustainability in the built environment possible today and acts to diminish the gap between current limits and ideal solutions. This certification program covers all buildings at all scales and is a unified tool for transformative design, allowing us to envision a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically benign. Recommended for community leaders, design professionals, building owners, contractors and others most likely to undertake this challenge. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Passive House Optimized
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Harborview 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Katrin Klingenberg
This workshop will provide a thorough introduction to the Passive House design principles, a good understanding of the proposed energy metrics, the reasoning and context behind the definition and an introduction to the PHPP Passive House Planning Package software. Climate specific envelope and mechanical system design will be discussed and materials and components will be recommended. The workshop will be an introductory primer for all professionals who are thinking about shifting their design practices toward the Passive House Standard. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Peak Luxury
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Back Bay Complex
Workshop Speaker(s):
Satpal Kaur
Honorata Wytrykowska
What is the typology of the hotel today? It has become a unique hybrid that has morphed over time where it is not simply a destination to sleep. It has become a series of layers that contribute toward the experience that makes it iconic, such as the Las Vegas Strip or Burj Al Arab in Dubai. One critical angle rarely discussed is the demand of energy at peak load and how that information determines the architectural design. This is crucial in order to change our perspective toward development, especially given our current economic climate and energy consumption woes. With this in mind, we will take the challenge of re-creating a hotel envelope that responds to peak loads without reservations. FREE Student Workshop - CALL TO REGISTER 413-223-8005 (online registration not available)
Residential Retrofits for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Harborview 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Larry Harmon
Ignore the salespeople - this workshop continues to be the most popular at NESEA for the last five years, as one of the nation's most experienced, and possibly most animated, presenters walks the audience through a 'nuts and bolts' approach to making existing 1 - 4 family homes in cold climates more energy efficient. Join Larry Harmon in his no-nonsense approach to finding the wasted energy in your home without spending thousands of dollars, and reaping substantial increases in comfort, affordability, resource efficiency, health, safety, and durability. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Morning
Building Efficiency in Germany and the U.S.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Cityview 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Henrietta Davis
This workshop will introduce participants to market leading companies producing energy efficient building components in Germany. Presenters will not only include makers of Passive House Standard products, but also experts in policy, architecture and technology from both Germany and the US. This workshop is presented by the German American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. and is part of the Energy Efficiency Export Initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWi) based on a resolution of the German Parliament. The goal of the event is to show how the efficient building sector has grown so rapidly in Germany and to enable business connections to duplicate these success stories here in the US. (This workshop is now FULL and closed for registration.)
* This session is accredited by BPI.
Introduction to Building Science
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Harborview 3
Workshop Speaker(s):
Kohta Ueno
This is an introductory workshop on the fundamentals of building science. It will cover topics as varied as vapor barriers/vapor control, how air leakage can cause you big headaches, basement insulation done right (and very wrong), and why energy really matters in green building. The course is taught from the point of view of a practitioner from a leading building forensic/failure analysis consulting firm with real-life examples of why the fundamentals matter. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Mechanical Systems for High-Performance Homes
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Amphitheater
Workshop Speaker(s):
Robb Aldrich
There's a slew of information in the press, in advertisements and on TV about the savings possible with the latest and greatest heating or cooling systems. While there have been some great advances in equipment performance, getting the basics right is more important than buying the latest technology. This primer on heating, cooling, ventilation and water heating for high-performance homes will cover the basics before delving into newer, state-of-the-art technologies. The focus throughout will be how to provide health, safety and comfort as practically and cost-effectively as possible. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Moving Toward Performance: The IECC and the Massachusetts State Energy Code
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Cambridge Complex
Workshop Speaker(s):
Caitriona Cooke
Mike Schofield
The 2009 IECC code is now widely enforced in many Northeastern states. This version of the energy code is staking out a clear direction for future versions of the energy code, one of which focuses on in-field verification. For some communities in Massachusetts, a more aggressive code is already here with the MA Stretch Code. In this workshop we will cover the mandatory requirements of the 2009 IECC code which are still applicable under the MA Stretch Code. We will explore this new code and the direction the 2010 IECC may be taking. * This session is accredited by BPI.
REM/Rate: The Next Step for Raters
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Waterfront 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Frank Migneco
V. Robert Salcido
This workshop will assist users of the Architectural Energy Corporation's REM/Rate software to advance their proficiency in the use of the product to conduct new home ratings. The workshop will concentrate on four training topic areas: 1. Analysis; 2. Reports; 3. Data Exporting; and 4. Library Management. It will provide attendees an advanced command of the product to successfully provide software outputs for their clients. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Tools for Early Stage Energy Design
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Washington
Workshop Speaker(s):
Emaan Ammar
Architects, builders and their clients often wait until late in the process of designing a new home or renovation to consider energy saving strategies, but by then it is too expensive to make major changes. However, when such strategies are integrated in the earliest stage of design development, they can produce energy savings of 50% or more compared to code-minimum houses. This workshop will introduce an easy-to-use, accurate spreadsheet program that illustrates the energy-related consequences of various building design strategies. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Tools for Greening Your Community & The Role of the Professional
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Beacon Hill 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Nancy Hazard
Henry MacLean
Are you interested in helping green your community? Building professionals trained in green design are uniquely qualified to provide needed leadership and vision to local governments and effective community organizing. Through case studies, we will explore several tools offered by ICLEI, DOE, EPA, utility companies and others that help communities better understand and communicate how home and town energy is benchmarked and scored, and explore their effectiveness at motivating residents and local officials to take action. Unique information not offered in conventional energy committee trainings. Discounted Workshop, $45.00 - CALL TO REGISTER 413-223-8005 (online registration not available) * This session is accredited by BPI.
Using Data Loggers to Determine Building Performance
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Beacon Hill 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Craig Stead
Energy management leads to energy savings, but you can't manage what you don't measure. That is where data loggers are an essential tool. Data loggers allow you to monitor and remember how energy is being used within a building. This workshop will show you data loggers in action. You will get an in-depth understanding of how to use data loggers and how to relate the data to building performance. Knowledge of Excel is a plus for this workshop. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Ventilation Options for High Performance Homes
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Federal Complex
Workshop Speaker(s):
Don Stevens
This workshop will explore the options, with pros and cons, of various ventilation strategies that need to be considered in today's new and renovated homes. It is presented as an HVI-sponsored training that will provide the attendee with CEUs for AIA, AIBD, RESNET, BPI, GBCI and /or NSHB's CGP. A number of code and standard requirements for ventilation will be discussed, including the appendix to ASHRAE/ANSI Standard 62.2-2010 related to how to apply 62.2 to existing houses and apartments. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Afternoon
A Detailed Introduction to the HERS Index
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Waterfront 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
William D'Arrigo
Mike Schofield
The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index is used widely in the residential construction industry from determining code compliance to success in the ENERGY STAR Homes or LEED for Homes Programs. The goal of this workshop is to give participants a strong understanding of the HERS Index. We will review how an index is calculated and what it is used for. Using case studies and sample homes, we will explore how specific inputs affect a home's index as well as how to do well under the rating system. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Advanced Data Logger Use and Analysis
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Beacon Hill 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Craig Stead
This is a hands-on workshop. Participants will use their own laptop computers to perform data analysis using demonstration software and field data files. An understanding of Excel is a requirement, as well as a preliminary understanding of data loggers and their application. This is a continuation of the morning workshop on using data loggers to monitor building performance. Bring your laptop with Excel program for a real understanding of data analysis and interpretation. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Canceled - Co-Generation: What Makes a Successful Project
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Beacon Hill 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Scott Greenbaum
Rafael Negron
Learn why so many co-generation projects get studied and so few get built. We will outline the unique site-specific conditions required to generate an economically feasible co-generation project. The conditions include electrical and thermal load profiles required to achieve high overall system efficiencies for a successful project. We will review the performance of different packaged equipment on the market and show how they fit into the load profiles. Additionally, we will supply a simple evaluation spreadsheet so that you can screen, and optimally size your projects to determine economic feasibility. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Getting to Zero Cost Effectively
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Federal Complex
Workshop Speaker(s):
R. Carter Scott
Kohta Ueno
Getting a home to zero net energy usually costs a fortune. Come see how this developer and builder do it cost-effectively. Both production homes and custom homes will be covered. Parametric modeling will show the incremental steps that bring a home to zero energy. New ways to include additional solar electric power on the roof allow the building owners to power electric vehicles and reduce CO2 from the transportation sector as well. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Greening Museums: Building Science, Green Materials, and Delicate Climates
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Cityview 1
Workshop Speaker(s):
Sharon Brind
Lieza Dagher
Dieter Fenkart-Froschl
James Labeck
Robert Williams
Elizabeth Wylie
Museums house a myriad of cultural works, the care and preservation of which require intensive energy expenditures from the museum staff and their buildings. Display lighting, indoor temperature and humidity, along with housing, crating, and special transport of the works, have both monetary and environmental costs. In this workshop, notable museum professionals will discuss the most effective ways to implement and manage your museum's path to becoming more sustainable. This workshop's content is also relevant to other specialized environments such as manufacturing facilities and hospitals. * This session is accredited by BPI.
Greening Your Portfolio: How to Select Clean Energy Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds and Stocks
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Cambridge Complex
Workshop Speaker(s):
Tom Konrad
The transition to a clean energy economy is a necessity, an opportunity and a moral imperative. For many, the largest impact we can have on the economy is through our investments. Unfortunately, many clean energy companies are relatively risky and profitless start-ups. This workshop will give you the tools you need to select investments that are participating in the transition to a clean energy economy without contributing undue risk to your portfolio.
Infrared Thermography from A to Z
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Harborview 3
Workshop Speaker(s):
Mark Cleminson
Matt Schwoegler
If you are considering using infrared thermography as a QA or diagnostic tool for either commercial or residential buildings, this workshop is where you want to be. Those who are already using the technology are also welcome, from those who are considering it to beginners and experts. You will learn about the conditions needed to be sucessful as well as the problems you may encounter. You will also see numerous examples of how IR is being used and learn about the new, lower-cost thermal imaging systems now available. The half-day format allows us to explore your particular needs. Expect to leave ready to get started! * This session is accredited by BPI.
Residential Solar Basics: Hot Water and Electricity
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 8, Waterfront 2
Workshop Speaker(s):
Robb Aldrich
With solar prices falling and energy prices in limbo, more people are thinking about solar energy to provide water heating or electricity for their homes. This workshop will cover the basics of both types of systems, including basic components and operation; design and installation considerations; predicting energy generation; and system costs (both up-front and maintenance). The presenter has installed, designed or monitored hundreds of solar systems around the country, and the workshop will include examples and hard data from many systems installed in the Northeast. * This session is accredited by BPI.