Midwest

Credit type: 1 AIA LU
Provider: Atlas Roofing

Design practices increasingly rely on exterior insulation to meet energy codes and continuous insulation requirements. This shift brings new challenges, especially for NFPA 285-compliant wall assemblies, moisture management, thermal continuity, and long-term durability. This presentation explores the performance of exterior insulation under the demanding conditions of modern rainscreens and masonry veneers, with a focus on NFPA 285 compliance, thermal bridging, moisture transport, durability and sustainability. Attendees will gain insights to help design, specify, and install exterior insulation effectively while avoiding potential issues.

Learning Objectives

• Review building code requirements and testing methods for fire propagation and smoke development, with a focus on understanding the NFPA 285 fire propagation test in relation to material properties.
• Examine insulation properties related to water, air, thermal, & durability for rainscreens and masonry veneers to optimize insulation choices.
• Identify challenges such as thermal bridging, multiple drain planes, drainage efficiency, water absorption, and vapor transmission to better understand the building science acumen necessary for successful wall designs.
• Explore the varying manufacturing and sustainability profiles of the core options for continuous insulation in order to betters asses how best to utilize continuous insulation to offset the project’s embodied and operational carbon footprint.

Presenters

Lance Williams

Architectural Sales Manager

Lance Williams

Lance Williams is an Architectural Sales Manager with Atlas Roofing Corporation focused on continuous insulation applications. His experience includes over 15 years of collaboration with Designers, Specifiers, GC’s, Installers, Building Scientists, and Building Envelope Consultants. With his expertise in building science, as well as the implications of continuous insulation choices, he is exceptionally suited to offer advanced perspectives. He inspires professionals to take advantage of the benefits of exterior CI, while also avoiding its unintended consequences.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Northern Facades

Reaching towards Net Zero energy ready buildings is becoming a popular topic in todays climate changing world. Energy efficiency has expanded towards exterior wall assemblies where effects of thermal bridging are considered and thermally broken sub-framing systems are becoming the new norm. This course will identify and compare various cladding attachment methods on the market. Learn how to determine the appropriate clip for your project and how to compare effective thermal resistance required to achieve projects targeted R – Value.

Learning Objectives

• In this presentation you will be able to understand how the use of thermal clips will impact thermal bridging on various exterior wall assembly applications.
• Identify types of clips currently on the market.
• Learn how to calculate the number of clips required on your project by identifying structural forces involved to determine clip spacing.
• Gain insight on how the NFPA 285 fire code applies to thermal clips.
• Acquire a new ability to effectively detail thermal clips on architectural drawings.

Presenters

Bilal Khan

Facade Systems Design Advisor

Bilal Khan

An advocate for high performance building envelopes, Bilal’s work has helped build grass-root level educational infrastructure, biomass energy plants and, automated transit systems. Bilal has a Masters in Architecture and an MBA.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Cascadia Windows

North American jurisdictions are shifting from ASHRAE standards to a comprehensive Building Energy Performance Standard (BEPS) approach for exterior wall assemblies. This transition offers design flexibility and lower operating costs but requires rethinking construction methods. Instead of line-by- line methods, the performance of individual components and their impact on the entire assembly must be considered. This webinar will discuss thermal bridging, insulation methods, cladding strategies, and real-world case studies, emphasizing the importance of an integrated approach for optimal high- performance exterior walls.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an understanding of emerging Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), and compare their key similarities and differences with ASHRAE standards.
• Explore how highly conductive wall components affect the overall effective wall R-value in a non-linear manner.
• Review common cladding attachment systems by comparing factors such as cost, thermal performance, constructability, installation efficiency, and fire resistance.
• Review the Cladding Support Components and Systems Product Category Rule (PCR), which govern Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for cladding attachments
• Understand the real-world impact of various exterior wall assembly methods on project outcomes.

Presenters

Geoff Duck

Commercial Sales Manager

Geoff Duck

Geoff, a member of Cascadia Windows & Doors’ technical sales and management team, has nearly 20 years of experience in the building products industry. In his current role, he works with clients to optimize product configurations and specifications for better building envelope performance. With senior roles at multinational companies like nVent and Pentair, Geoff has global market experience. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Commerce from the University of British Columbia.

Credit type: 1 AIA HSW LU
Provider: Pilkington

Glass and windows have always been key architectural components and often said to be the eyes of a building. When considering glass for a buildings design, both the aesthetics and energy efficiency are significant considerations. Glass processes and technologies continue to evolve to create a wide range of possibilities never before considered. New glass, tints, coatings, and glazing technologies offer potential solutions for increased energy efficiency while maintaining an aesthetic appeal.

Learning Objectives

• Describe the float glass manufacturing process and the components used to produce glass
• Identify key terminology and concepts related to glass; light, heat, UV and thermal stress
• Balance aesthetics and performance when selecting architectural glass
• Balance aesthetics and performance when selecting architectural glass
• Describe specialty products, including profiled, anti-reflective, patterned, fire-resistant, and self-cleaning glass

Presenters

Graham Green

Regional Sales & Marketing Manager

Graham Green

Graham Green has over 10 years of experience in commercial fenestration.  Having spent the majority of his time specializing in commercial glass framing systems.  Graham has been with Pilkington-NSG for just over a year and is applying his knowledge base to the architectural glass sector of Pilkington-NSG.