No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Navigating the Complexities of High Performance Remodeling
Wednesday, February 26 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
LVCC - West 220
What It's About
In today’s market, high performance remodeling and energy-efficient upgrades are not only popular but often essential for meeting consumer demand and industry standards. However, in the pursuit of comfort, energy savings and sustainability, many well-intentioned improvements can create unexpected and complex challenges. While the path to high performance remodeling is filled with potential stumbling blocks, an informed, systems-based approach can make all the difference. This session will help builders and remodelers understand the cause-and-effect relationships in building science, helping them avoid the saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.”
What You’ll Learn
- Identify the potential unintended consequences of high performance remodeling upgrades, such as air sealing and insulation, that can impact indoor air quality, moisture control and overall comfort in a home.
- Understand the cause-and-effect relationships in building science that influence how changes in area of the home, like closing up a vented crawl space, can affect other systems and create challenges.
- Evaluate strategies to mitigate the risks associated with high performance remodeling by considering the home as a whole system, ensuring comfort, air quality and energy efficiency are balanced.
- Apply a systems-based approach to remodeling projects, avoiding common pitfalls and implementing best practices that prevent unintended consequences while meeting energy efficiency standards and consumer expectations.
How to Attend
Participants must be registered for an Expo + Education pass. Seating for sessions will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Speakers
Arabic
Chinese
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish