2024 IECC in Practice: Three Design Shifts to Reduce Compliance Risk and Improve Performance

The 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) introduces new commercial energy efficiency requirements that challenge long-standing assumptions about how building enclosure performance is evaluated, coordinated, and documented. Through the code's incorporation of ASHRAE 90.1-2022, design teams now need to account for thermal bridges in greater detail while navigating evolving airtightness requirements and performance expectations. While only some jurisdictions have adopted the 2024 IECC to date, these changes provide a glimpse into the direction energy code compliance is heading and the project delivery challenges teams may increasingly encounter. This session explores three practical shifts that architects, designers, and engineers can begin considering today to better prepare for future compliance requirements: identifying critical thermal bridges earlier in design, engaging key project team members sooner, and setting clearer expectations around air barrier performance and accountability. By comparing pre-2024 and post-2024 design approaches, attendees will learn how design decisions can shape compliance pathways, project coordination, and the potential for late-stage redesign. Using project examples, technical insights, and practical workflow recommendations, this course will highlight opportunities for teams to proactively address common compliance challenges before they become project constraints. Attendees will also learn about available compliance tools and resources, participate in live polling, engage with energy consultants throughout the session, and leave with practical actions they can apply on future projects.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Describe key building enclosure changes introduced in 2024 IECC Chapter 4 Commercial Energy Efficiency requirements and their relationship to ASHRAE 90.1-2022 compliance provisions.
• Identify project conditions and building enclosure design decisions that warrant earlier consideration under the 2024 IECC.
• Explain how earlier collaboration between architects, engineers, enclosure consultants, and energy modelers can support compliance efforts and reduce the risk of late-stage redesign.
• Recognize practical tools, resources, and workflow strategies that can help project teams prepare for and navigate 2024 IECC compliance requirements.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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