Presentations

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving a building science introduction for homes in hot climate zones. Part 1 of 7.

Presentation from American Solar Energy Society on using spectrally selective window technology for passive solar design.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically weatherization, safety, and quality control measures. Part 2 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically combustion safety and combustion appliance zones. Part 3 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically pressure, air flow, and air leakage. Part 4 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically building envelope, air sealing, and attics. Part 5 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically mechanical ventilation for air flow. Part 6 of 7.

Presentation by Home Performance Contractor Academy giving building science advice for for homes in dry climate zones, specifically duct testing and leakage calculations. Part 7 of 7.

Presentation describing the health impacts of the extreme heat due to climate change.

Presentation from Light Home on how to construct homes in hot climate zones.

Presentation from Colorado Renewable Energy Society on building net zero homes by using the steps of passive solar design, efficient exterior envelope, efficient all-electric systems, and a renewable source of energy generation.

Presentation from Redwood Energy and Healthy Buildings Institute on how building science is changing as extreme heat becomes more prevalent.