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Hygrothermal Principles for Buildings
Building envelope failure allows air and moisture infiltration that damages building materials, reduces energy efficiency, and creates unhealthy conditions for building occupants. This course reviews how to enhance building sustainability by designing for net zero energy use and explores how rainscreen systems and roof underlayments contribute to building performance. Approaches to enhancing the energy efficiency of existing buildings are also discussed, including how air and moisture control improvements can be made in historic preservation projects.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of net zero energy buildings, as evidenced by green building programs, and describe how such buildings can be achieved.
- Define and describe approaches to performing a deep energy retrofit on an existing building.
- Discuss how rainscreen systems and roofing underlayments contribute to moisture management, energy efficiency, and long-term durability.
- Identify options for improving building envelope air and moisture control in historic preservation projects.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Aaron Gould on behalf of VaproShield LLC. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Aaron Gould
Title: Sustainability Manager, VaproShield
Background: Aaron Gould has over twenty years of international experience in design and construction with an emphasis on health and durability. After several seasons spent guiding rock climbing and whitewater rafting while gaining proficiency as a carpenter and tradesman, he went on to lead and found design, construction, and consulting businesses. He is currently enjoying his tenth year with VaproShield, of Gig Harbor, WA, heading up global sustainability. Examples from his project CV include experience on mass timber structures, hospitals, hotels, high rises, mixed use structures, net zero developments, government facilities, art museums, historic restorations, schools/universities, and the occasional tree house.
