Full Day Sustainability Workshops:
Introduction to Building Science Thermography, Michael A. Browne
Michael A. Browne, C.B.S.T(Certified Building Science
Thermographer), HERS Rater, HERS Quality Assurance Designee, Principal
of Advanced Building Analysis, LLC and President of EnergyRaters of MA,
Inc.
This workshop introduces using thermography to detect insulation
defects and air leakage in building envelopes. Thermographic
inspections help diagnose heat loss and determine the best methods for
insulating and air-sealing a building. They also serve as a quality
control tool to ensure that insulation and air sealing measures are
effectively installed. General building diagnostic techniques will be
covered including the combined use of moisture meters and blower doors
with infrared cameras.
This workshop also qualifies for 3.5 BPI CEU's.
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe how Infrared Cameras Work
2. Describe how Thermography is used to identify insulation deficiencies
3. Describe how Thermography can be used together with Pressure Diagnostics (Blower Door Tests) for Air leakage Diagnostics
4. Briefly describe how Thermography can also be used for water leakage, electrical and mechanical inspections.
Introduction to Passive House (PASSIVHAUS), Mike Duclos and Paul Eldrenkamp
Mike Duclos and Paul Eldrenkamp are both Certified Passive House Consultants with The DEAP Energy Group
The Passive House approach to design and construction sets very specific and aggressive goals with regard to how much energy a building should consume. This workshop will describe those goals; demonstrate the software (PHPP) used to model the building to meet the goals; discuss the impact of the goals on design; and show examples of building materials and construction strategies conducive to meeting the standard. The instructors are both Certified Passive House consultants.
After completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Understand the specific criteria required to meet Passive House standards.
2. Gain a broad overview of the Passive House Planning Package.
3. Know what design elements are more conducive to meeting the standard.
4. Know what materials and construction techniques work well with Passive House and which don't.
Introduction to Photovoltaics, Stephen M. Kurkoski
Stephen M. Kurkoski, Master Electrician, Certified NABCEP Photovoltaic installer, Associates degree in Electronics, Kurkoski Solar Electric
This is an introductory workshop in photovoltaic systems and
technologies. This course is appropriate for people who are exploring
a career in the photovoltaic industry, professionals seeking technical
development, or simply those having a personal interest in learning
about photovoltaic systems. Topics will include basic electrical
theory, the history of photovoltaics, current markets and industry
status. We will focus on grid tied but will also touch on stand alone
and hybrid systems. Safety considerations as well as familiarization
with the components and terminology of a photovoltaic system will be
covered.
1. Assess parameters and concerns for a successful site visit of a potential customer.
2. Identify system components and describe their functions.
3. Size a grid tied system according to a customers expectations.
4. Identify some of the major applicable building and electrical code requirements for Solar electric systems.
Residential Retrofits for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Larry Harmon
Larry Harmon, Vice President, Air Barrier Solutions, LLC and former Executive Director of BPI
This workshop also qualifies for 3.5 BPI CEU's.
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how energy is used in existing homes.
2. Have a basic understanding of savings calculations and the data necessary for those calculations.
3. Identify parts of homes that make an effective air/thermal barrier
difficult to achieve and know what needs to be done to ensure
continuity.
4. Understand the package of measures necessary to make an existing home ready for sustainable technologies.
Scorekeeping: Benchmarking and Monitoring Energy Performance, Mike Duclos and Paul Eldrenkamp
Mike Duclos and Paul Eldrenkamp are both Certified Passive House
Consultants with The DEAP Energy Group
As we start to expect greater energy and resource efficiency from our buildings, it becomes of paramount importance to monitor how buildings actually perform-something the design and construction industry has not historically been good at. This workshop will discuss strategies and methods for establishing benchmarks against which to measure building performance, and then demonstrate tools and techniques for measuring and monitoring, including data loggers, power cost monitors, flow meters, spreadsheets, and a range of other methods.
This workshop also qualifies for 3.5 BPI CEU's.
After completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Develop appropriate performance benchmarks for their own projects, including energy and water usage, temperature, relative humidity, moisture content of materials, and other criteria.
2. Develop strategies and methods for monitoring whether performance benchmarks are being met or not.
3. Have a broad overview of the range of devices available for monitoring various building performance criteria.
4. Start to create a list of tools and resources that will foster ongoing development of performance monitoring capabilities.