A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?
There's an old saying that, "It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so." Nowhere is that more true than in the world of home design, construction, renovation, maintenance, and operation. Having a house that creates the conditions for comfort, health, durability, and energy efficiency depends on a solid understanding of building science. In this session, we'll cover the fundamentals of heat, air, and moisture flows, the building enclosure, and the various mechanical systems needed to make it all work.
By attending the full session you will be entered into a drawing to win a copy of this book if your GHI membership is in good standing by the end of day of this session!
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in
• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Lessons Learned
1. After this session, the attendee will be able to explain why airtightness is important.
2. After this session, the attendee will be able to define control layers and describe what it is they control.
3. After this session, the attendee will be able to list the different levels of a building.
4. After this session, the attendee will be able to discuss several ways to achieve good indoor air quality.
Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
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Speaker:
Allison A. Bailes III is the founder, owner, and chief troublemaker at Energy Vanguard, a building science firm located in Decatur, Georgia. The company’s focus is on residential HVAC design, consulting, and training. Dr. Bailes has a PhD in physics from the University of Florida and has been involved with the field of building science since 2001, when he built a high-performance home out of structural insulated panels. He is well known for the popular Energy Vanguard Blog and his weekly newsletter. His book on the principles of building science is titled A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It? and will be out in October 2022.
Пікірлер: 11
Make-up air is the number one thing I want to know about for tight envelopes. Specifically for the appliances that operate on demand (clothes dryer and kitchen hoods).
@GreenHomeInstitute
Жыл бұрын
For clothes dryer use ondensing or heatpump, for range, open the window!
Thanks for uploading this. Saved me having to record it live! An exhaust fan in the garage sounds like a terrible idea if there is a natural drafted gas appliance like a water heater in the garage since it could cause backdrafting.
@GreenHomeInstitute
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. All our sessions are recorded and posted. Please do not attempt to record our live session. We do not advise putting any HVAC in the garage to maximize performance; we also advise using heat pump water heaters to avoid emissions and save energy. The exhaust fan in the garage will help ensure emissions from those still using gas vehicles do not enter the house. Thank you for tuning in, and you interest in building, BETTER.
I have an HRV installed in my home here in Wisconsin along with a whole house humidifier. My home has perfect humidity during the modern day Wisconsin winters. I have been debating whether to remove the HRV and install an ERV. Would you recommend an ERV for a moderately tight home here in Wisconsin?
@redsresearch
5 ай бұрын
y not
Where is the quiz link for BPI CEU's?
@GreenHomeInstitute
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Here you go, Matt! greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/a-house-needs-to-breathe
No thanks
@GreenHomeInstitute
Жыл бұрын
Hi, Luna - Please elaborate on what you concern is. Thank you.