Features
Effective Air Barriers
By Drake Wauters, AIA
Our building enclosures perform a great many services for us and most of those services are fairly tangible. One of those services, air leakage control, is not that tangible and is often overlooked in both the most obvious places and the least obvious ones. Though overlooked, the air leakage rates are essential information that mechanical engineers must have and rely on to correctly assess thermal loads, humidity controls, and the correct level of air changes for ventilation.
Why Architects Should Lead the Commissioning Process
By Pamela Sams, AIA
When architects lead the commissioning process, there is a higher chance of it being more successful and impact the design process to produce a better crafted building. It is the architect’s responsibility to observe, listen and research the owner’s needs; to understand the physical characteristics of the site, the code requirements, and then develop design solutions that go far beyond solving the problem set.
Rain Water Penetration Strategies
By Micheal Lough, AIA
The Technical Design for Building Performance Advisory Group is presenting a workshop at the AIA Convention Wednesday May 13th titled Rain Water Penetration Principals: Clarifying Terminology. This article anticipates some of the content of the Workshop; it’s a teaser. The speakers are David Altenhofen, Micheal Lough and Drake Wauters.
Codes, Standards and Rating System
By Maureen Guttman, AIA
In the United States, national model energy codes were created in response to the energy and economic crises of the 1970s. In 1978, Congress passed the National Energy Conservation Policy Act, which required states that received federal financial assistance to initiate energy efficiency standards for new buildings.
Learn About Rain Water Principals and the Commissioning Process at TDBP's Convention Sessions This Year
EV112 The Innovation Awards Ceremony and AIA Knowledge Community Networking Reception
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 \ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM \ Location: Ventanas; 275 Baker St. \ Fee: $0
The Innovation Awards Program, sponsored by the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community, recognizes exceptional use of technology in designing, delivering, and managing built structures. The Technical Design for Building Performance Knowledge Community promotes the use of effective technical design for high-performance buildings. Join these communities for an evening in celebration of the latest awards as well as networking and fellowship with industry peers.
WE102 Rain Water Penetration Principals: Clarifying Terminology
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 \ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM \ Earn 3.75 LUs HSW GBCI \ Georgia World Congress Center Room B206 \ Fee: $190
Explore a glossary of terms associated with envelope rainwater penetration in this workshop. Through clear, consistent terminology—including barrier, control, layer, surface, system, enclosure, drained cavity wall assembly, back-ventilated drain cavity wall assembly, rain screen, and more—you'll gain a deeper understanding of these concepts and a better ability to communicate with clients and contractors.
Plus, sharpen your knowledge of how to build various structures and solutions to redirect and control moisture, such as:
- Pressure-equalized rain screen walls
- Back-ventilated drained cavity walls
- Drainage plane walls
- Barrier walls
David W. Altenhofen, AIA
East Coast Director, The Facade Group, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Michael J. Lough, AIA, BECxP, CxA+BE
Principal, Integral Consulting, Chicago, Illinois
Drake A. Wauters, AIA, CDT, LEED AP BD+C
Technical Director / Associate Principal, Perkins+Will, McLean, Virginia
WE302 Architects Leading the Commissioning Process
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 \ 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM \ Earn 3.75 LUs HSW GBCI \ Georgia World Congress Center Room B406 \ Fee: $190
This half-day workshop will address why architects should become:
- Commissioning Authorities following ASHRAE Guideline 0, 2
- Building Enclosure Commissioning Authorities following NIBS Guideline 3 and ASTM E-2813
- Leaders and developers of Whole Building Commissioning
Access the tools and techniques to grow your business, achieve more efficient designs, and build a comprehensive, well-rounded practice through building commissioning services. Plus, explore the status of developing certifications for Commissioning Authorities, Building Enclosure Commissioning Providers, and Building Enclosure Commissioning Specialists.
Michael Chelednik, AIA
Sr. Airport Terminal Architect, URS, Redding, Connecticut
Maureen Guttman, AIA
President, Building Codes Assistance Project, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Daniel J. Lemieux, AIA
Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., Fairfax, Virginia
Pamela Sams, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Technical Director, Gensler, Washington DC, District of Columbia
There's Still Time to Register for the BEST4 Conference
Online registration is available until April 8, 2015
The fourth BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology™ (BEST4) will be held April 13 -15, 2015, at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Hosted by the Kansas City Building Enclosure Council (BEC-Kansas City), BEST4 is themed "Performance Driven Architectural Design.” Come early for the Sunday evening (April 12) cocktail-hour opening reception and stay for the full Conference.
Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST) Conferences are organized by the National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council and local chapters of Building Enclosure Councils across the United States. The mission for the BEST Conferences is to explore advancements in energy efficiency, moisture control, indoor air quality and the durability of buildings.
Earn Credits
BEST4 is the best place to earn up to 18 AIA Continuing Education System health-safety-welfare learning units (pending curriculum approval by AIA).
Upcoming KC Webinars
The AIA Knowledge Communities has a variety of webinars coming up throughout 2015. Please take a moment to see if any mentioned below interest you. A full listing of our webinars can be found on the Webinar Calendar.
AEC Hackathon
Tuesday, April 7, 2015 | 3:00 - 4:00pm ET | Earn 1.0 AIA LUs | Learn more | Register now
Sponsored by the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice
Registration fees: Free
New Tomorrows for Today's Buildings: Existing Building Commissioning
Thursday, April 23, 2015 | 1:00 - 4:00pm ET | Earn 3.0 AIA LUs, 3.0 GBCI | Learn more | Register now
Sponsored by AIA Technical Design for Building Performance / ASHRAE
Registration fees: Free
The Architect's Role in Mitigating Climate Change
Wednesday, June 17, 2015 | 1:30 - 2:30pm ET | Earn 1.0 AIA HSW LUs | Learn more | Register now
Sponsored by the AIA Regional and Urban Design Committee
Registration fees: Free
LEAN Applications in Healthcare Design and Construction
Wednesday, June 24, 2015 | 1:00 - 2:15pm ET | Earn 1.25 AIA HSW LUs | Learn more | Register now
Sponsored by the AIA Practice Management
Registration fees: Free
AIAU Courses for TDBP Members
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The 2030 Palette: Applications, Methods, Guidelines and Resources for the New Built Environment│Earn 1.5 LUs / HSW / GBCI / RIBA
The Building Energy Codes Landscape│Earn 1 LU / HSW / RIBA
Designing Climates: Enhancing Thermal and Visual Comfort Through the Design of Indoor / Outdoor Architecture (LU)│Earn 1.5 LUs / GBCI / RIBA
BIM: The Big Picture | Earn 1 LU / RIBA
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