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ASHRAE 90.1-2019 Proposed Changes Related to Whole Building Air Leakage Testing & Thermal Bridging

BEC
February 09, 2018
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Location
11 East Madison, Suite 300, Chicago, IL (Gensler)
Posted by Jeff Diqui

AIA CREDIT: Yes

ABSTRACT:

This program will describe two major proposed changes to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2019.  The first change is to require whole building air leakage testing.  The second change is to begin to address thermal bridging thru the building envelope.  90.1 is the flagship energy standard in the US and forms the basis for most green building programs, federal buildings and other building codes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

  1. Understand the proposed requirements of 90.1 as they relate to air leakage and thermal bridging.
  2. Learn the distinction between point thermal bridges and linear thermal bridges and their impact on the building envelope U-factor.
  3. Understand how the proposed criteria of 90.1 as they relate to air leakage and thermal bridging were determined using research and economics.
  4. Learn how to mitigate air leakage and thermal bridges in the building envelope

PRESENTER BIO:

Len Sciarra, Senior Associate/Technical Director, is one of Gensler’s Firmwide Sustainable Design Leaders. From small interiors projects to multi-million dollar ground up facilities, Leonard has successfully completed projects for a broad spectrum of clients. Having a strong background in sustainable design, drawing organization, general buildability and building simulation, he advocates for green design and energy efficiency as a necessary part of good design. Leonard has lectured, taught and advocated for green design in various forums. 

Len was part of the core team that developed the AIA 2030 climate change reporting tool, past chair of the Chicago AIA Committee on the Environment, and locally the Evanston Environmental board. Leonard is currently a member of the Healthy Product Collaborative Technical Advisory Committee and Chairman of the Envelope Sub Committee of ASHRAE SSPC 90.1.

RSVP:

For BEC Chicago members, an RSVP invite will be sent out approximately 7 to 10 days in advance of event. For non-BEC Chicago members interested in attending, you may contact Jeff Diqui at jdiqui@imiweb.org to request an invite. The inviation will include a link to an RSVP.