| Location | Bank of America Conference Center, 135 S LaSalle Street, Suite 4300 (Rooms A, B, & C), Chicago, IL 60603 |
AIA CREDIT: Yes (1.0)
ABSTRACT:
Thermal performance of the exterior enclosure can be significantly affected by not only the design of the cladding or fenestration system but also interface detailing between the systems. Thermal bridging, conductivity of materials, presence and location of air spaces, alignment of cladding, connection detailing, as well as improvements or adjustments to the fenestration system itself can all impact resulting interior surface temperatures and affect condensation potential. This presentation will review real world detailing encountered by WJE through investigation and design review services in order to highlight thermal deficiencies and discuss potential solutions.
The presentation is intended to be interactive as it will utilize software to engage the audience by allowing them to anonymously vote on questions related to predicted thermal performance. Thermal simulation results and detailing strategies will be presented and discussed so that participants can better understand the implications of subtle design changes. Short case studies will be presented illustrating problems observed and the use of data collection monitoring along with computer thermal simulations as design, investigative, and validation tools related to condensation mitigation. All levels of expertise are welcome and should find value in the presentation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. Understand factors affecting the thermal performance of the exterior enclosure.
2. Recognize problematic conditions before they result in condensation issues.
3. Develop detailing strategies to reduce condensation potential.
4. Learn the importance of establishing realistic interior design parameters as they relate to exterior wall detailing.
PRESENTER BIO:
KEVIN A. KALATA is a licensed architect and structural engineer with twenty years of experience at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE). Mr. Kalata is Principal with (WJE) and is the past Chair of the Building Enclosure Council - Chicago. Since joining WJE in 1996, Mr. Kalata has performed numerous investigations associated with exterior wall systems. As part of this work, Mr. Kalata is involved in the testing and assessment of windows, curtain walls, and various other building enclosure and cladding systems for moisture penetration, air infiltration, thermal and structural performance for both new and existing construction. Mr. Kalata has also conducted investigations of distressed buildings, building components, and framing systems to evaluate damage from hurricanes, tornadoes, and fire, as well as to investigate construction, material, and/or design defects.
RSVP:
For BEC Chicago members, an RSVP invite will be sent out approximately 7 to 10 dyas in advance of event. For non-BEC Chicago members interested in atttending, you may contact Jeff Diqui at jdiqui@stocorp.com to request an invite. The invitation will include a link to an RSVP. Attendance will be limited to the first 110 that RSVP.
