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SUMMARY:What Should Drive the Sustainability Bus\, IEQ or Energy?
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored By: \n \n \nEfficiency programs seem to ignore the fact that the only reason why society uses energy in buildings is to condition people and generate domestic hot water. One would then think that all design ought to begin with the physiological and psychological needs of the occupants. However\, in the real world most energy efficiency programs focus exclusively on enclosures and equipment and have superficial Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) requirements. The hope is that the assembled systems will deliver the desired indoor climate with the modeled energy. The flaws in this approach are demonstrated in the poor results from thousands of post occupancy evaluations. \nDuring this session\, participants will learn the human sciences behind thermal comfort and air quality and how energy and exergy efficiency is the natural outcome from engineering the indoor environment using human factor design tools. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nAvoiding discomfort within the built environment is what drives energy use.\nOccupants don’t care about energy models\, they care about how they feel.\nThe body’s respiratory systems and how they are impacted by the quality of air.\nThe body’s thermoregulatory systems and how they are impacted by the architecture\, enclosure and interior systems as the primary control points before mechanicals.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/what-should-drive-the-sustainability-bus-ieq-or-energy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T130000
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SUMMARY:Harnessing the Power of Cool Exterior Walls to Enhance Heat Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other natural disaster. \nDiscussions around the role of buildings in heat mitigation and resilience often focus on air-conditioning\, and while A/C can be lifesaving\, it also increases peak cooling demand\, greenhouse gas emissions\, and waste heat released back into the environment. Further\, regions with historically cooler climates and low percentages of air-conditioned homes are now experiencing longer\, more frequent\, and more intense heat waves\, leaving residents without A/C at risk of heat illness and death. \nIncorporating passive cooling strategies in new construction and building retrofits is critically important to improve heat resilience in buildings without access to A/C and to reduce A/C demand in conditioned spaces. \nLike cool roofs\, which are required for most buildings in California and for commercial buildings in several other U.S. cities and states\, cool exterior walls efficiently reflect solar radiation back into the atmosphere instead of transferring it as heat into buildings. For a single building\, this helps reduce solar heat gain\, indoor temperatures\, and A/C use\, while increasing resilience to extreme heat\, particularly in buildings with little insulation or that do not have or are unable to operate A/C. On a larger scale\, this helps raise the community’s albedo\, lower outdoor temperatures\, mitigate heat impacts\, reduce peak cooling demand\, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. \nThis presentation will describe the impacts of cool exterior walls on buildings and communities and the radiative properties of solar reflectance and thermal emittance\, which determine the coolness of a wall surface. It also will provide examples of potential HVAC energy cost savings resulting from cool exterior wall use in different U.S. climates and equip attendees with the ability to estimate building-specific savings using a publicly available tool developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Additionally\, the presentation will summarize wall radiative property provisions in codes\, standards\, and programs\, including the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code\, ASHRAE Standard 90.1\, and LEED v4.1\, and provide a tutorial for how to find and interpret independently verified radiative property data for exterior wall materials. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nExplain how cool exterior walls can reduce a building’s solar heat gain and lower temperatures of buildings and surrounding communities.\nDescribe the surface radiative properties solar reflectance and thermal emittance\, which influence the coolness of building exteriors.\nEstimate building-specific cool exterior wall HVAC energy cost savings using Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Cool Surface Savings Explorer and local electricity cost data.\nCompare the radiative properties of exterior wall materials and understand which materials will meet project requirements using a third-party database of rated products.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/harnessing-the-power-of-cool-exterior-walls-to-enhance-heat-resilience/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250428T110559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T184216Z
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, we will cover the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding electronic leak detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction\, forensic testing in existing buildings with active leaks\, and continuous moisture monitoring for conventional roofing. \nParticipants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify common causes for moisture intrusion. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the science\, capabilities and limitations of ELD\, as outlined in ASTM Guide D7877 & ASTM Practice D8231.\nRecognize common causes of failures found in numerous types of roofing and waterproofing membranes.\nIdentify potential future design and construction failures based on analyzed data from real-time construction monitoring.\nDistinguish different applications for ELD testing and continuous moisture monitoring for risk mitigation and loss control.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/part-2-electronic-leak-detection-lessons-learned-from-eld-testing-and-continuous-monitoring/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250428T110218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T184125Z
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing\, Waterproofing\, and the Building Envelope
DESCRIPTION:This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. \nParticipants will learn about the principles outlined in the ASTM Standard Guide D7877 and ASTM Standard Practice D8231 and will be able to identify which assemblies are compatible with electronic testing and active monitoring. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the differences between the four electronic testing methods for roofing and waterproofing membranes.\nUnderstand the capabilities and limitations of electronic leak detection (ELD) as outlined in ASTM Guide D7877 & ASTM Practice D8231.\nIdentify potential future design and construction failures based on analyzed data from real time construction monitoring.\nDistinguish different applications for fully monitored embedded leak detection systems and how they function.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/part-1-electronic-leak-detection-for-roofing-waterproofing-and-the-building-envelope/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T135500
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250602T064831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T151526Z
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SUMMARY:Bioclimatic Skin for Future Environment
DESCRIPTION:While building physics largely are based on Newtonian principles\, physics outside of the built environment have been moving toward quantum mechanics. \nThis presentation will start to see environmental factors through the lens of quantum mechanics. It also will include future bioclimatic elements and how the above may inform facade design. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nLearn how quantum mechanic thinking can impact architecture design\nUnderstand how future climates can impact our facades\nReveal the limitations in current facade testing\nLearn the bioclimatic factors that transfer from outdoors to indoors through the facade
URL:https://nibs.org/event/bioclimatic-skin-for-future-environment/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250515T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T132247Z
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SUMMARY:Hindsight 20/20 - 20 Years of Leak Detection
DESCRIPTION:As architects and planners seek to maximize the use of all available space\, the next generation of low-slope roofs are not only waterproof coverings\, but platforms for assets such as solar panels\, green roofs\, water storage\, and amenity spaces. With so much value tied up in our roofs\, their resilience is more important than ever. This resilience is measured not in the immediate ability of the roof to withstand the elements\, but in its performance over years and decades. As owners and property managers come and go\, long-term roof maintenance can become a forgotten issue and defects that have been present since construction can lead to water intrusion that degrades the roof and greatly reduces its lifespan. In response\, automated leak detection systems have emerged as a technology adding value for both quality assurance during the construction process\, and as an early warning system alerting building owners to developing issues within their roof. Used properly\, these systems extend the lifespan of the roof which in turn minimizes disruption to the assets on or below the roof\, as well as increasing the quality of life of occupants using the building. \nAutomated leak detection systems continuously monitor the roof membrane environment\, transmitting data which is used to provide a report on the health of the waterproof membrane. Stakeholders gain access to critical information as the roof system is completed – identifying damage caused during construction and verifying repairs prior to commissioning the building. During the operational life of the structure\, automated leak detection systems employ sophisticated algorithms\, enabling predictive leak detection\, location\, and assistance with preventive maintenance strategies – significantly reducing the cost of repairs. \nThis presentation explores the utilization of automated leak detection systems in low slope roofing\, with a particular focus on Vancouver\, BC lower mainland area. Drawing on experience installing and operating leak detections systems across North America\, we highlight several areas in which construction practices inevitably leave defects in the waterproof membrane. Our case studies range from the very common occurrences of construction material being accidentally embedded in the layers of the roof\, to chemical burns from adhesives\, and risks unique to green-roof infrastructure. In explaining how these defects allow moisture to ingress into the roof environment\, we will elaborate on what kind of issues can occur\, with reference to real-world instances where substantial maintenance was required just months into the operational life of the roof. Finally\, we demonstrate how automated roof leak detection can be used to mitigate the risk of membrane defects going unnoticed by actively monitoring the roof and guiding repairs when necessary. Case studies of both conventional and inverted roof assemblies will demonstrate how automated leak detection systems have protected the inherent value of the roof\, and added value of their own over the life of the structure. \nSpeakers\nJASON TEETAERT\nCO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT\, SMT RESEARCH\nJason Teetaert is co-founder and president of SMT Research\, a structure monitoring company based in Vancouver BC. Teetaert graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering and has over 20 years experience in the construction industry; developing numerous turnkey solutions for building envelope monitoring with a strong focus on moisture. He holds patents in the areas of moisture detection\, and patents pending in roof monitoring and low powered hybrid wireless/wired networks. Teetaert leads the design of moisture detection systems in residential\, educational\, and institutional projects related to sustainable buildings and investigations. \nCAITLIN HAY\, AA MACS\nTECHNICAL ENGAGEMENT MANAGER\, SMT RESEARCH\nCaitlin Hay is a dedicated Technical Engagement Manager at SMT – Structure Monitoring Technology\, a leading firm specializing in advanced solutions for leak detection and structural health monitoring for commercial\, research and mass timber buildings. At SMT\, Hay has played a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic communication and education initiatives that aid in the company’s commitment to innovation and quality assurance in construction. As a speaker\, Hay offers valuable insights into building roof leak detection through data-driven storytelling. \nHay has leveraged her expertise to enhance sensor and leak detection technology awareness on a global scale. Her work involves creating impactful communication strategies that support the industry goal of advancing infrastructure quality assurance\, resilience and sustainability. \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\n\n\nIdentify risks to the waterproof membrane during construction.\nPlan quality assurance for roof installations.\nAnalyse patterns in monitoring data.\nApply automated roof leak detection to long term maintenance planning.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/hindsight-20-20-20-years-of-leak-detection-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:BEST Webinar Series,External ORG Event,NIBS Location Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250428T105024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120706Z
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SUMMARY:Hindsight 20/20 - 20 Years of Leak Detection
DESCRIPTION:As architects and planners seek to maximize the use of all available space\, the next generation of low-slope roofs are not only waterproof coverings\, but platforms for assets such as solar panels\, green roofs\, water storage\, and amenity spaces. With so much value tied up in our roofs\, their resilience is more important than ever. This resilience is measured not in the immediate ability of the roof to withstand the elements\, but in its performance over years and decades. As owners and property managers come and go\, long-term roof maintenance can become a forgotten issue and defects that have been present since construction can lead to water intrusion that degrades the roof and greatly reduces its lifespan. In response\, automated leak detection systems have emerged as a technology adding value for both quality assurance during the construction process\, and as an early warning system alerting building owners to developing issues within their roof. Used properly\, these systems extend the lifespan of the roof which in turn minimizes disruption to the assets on or below the roof\, as well as increasing the quality of life of occupants using the building. \nAutomated leak detection systems continuously monitor the roof membrane environment\, transmitting data which is used to provide a report on the health of the waterproof membrane. Stakeholders gain access to critical information as the roof system is completed – identifying damage caused during construction and verifying repairs prior to commissioning the building. During the operational life of the structure\, automated leak detection systems employ sophisticated algorithms\, enabling predictive leak detection\, location\, and assistance with preventive maintenance strategies – significantly reducing the cost of repairs. \nThis presentation explores the utilization of automated leak detection systems in low slope roofing\, with a particular focus on Vancouver\, BC lower mainland area. Drawing on experience installing and operating leak detections systems across North America\, we highlight several areas in which construction practices inevitably leave defects in the waterproof membrane. Our case studies range from the very common occurrences of construction material being accidentally embedded in the layers of the roof\, to chemical burns from adhesives\, and risks unique to green-roof infrastructure. In explaining how these defects allow moisture to ingress into the roof environment\, we will elaborate on what kind of issues can occur\, with reference to real-world instances where substantial maintenance was required just months into the operational life of the roof. Finally\, we demonstrate how automated roof leak detection can be used to mitigate the risk of membrane defects going unnoticed by actively monitoring the roof and guiding repairs when necessary. Case studies of both conventional and inverted roof assemblies will demonstrate how automated leak detection systems have protected the inherent value of the roof\, and added value of their own over the life of the structure. \n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify risks to the waterproof membrane during construction.\nPlan quality assurance for roof installations.\nAnalyse patterns in monitoring data.\nApply automated roof leak detection to long term maintenance planning.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/hindsight-20-20-20-years-of-leak-detection/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T000850
CREATED:20250428T103749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T120826Z
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SUMMARY:Calculating Moisture Risk in Roofs
DESCRIPTION:The prevention of moisture accumulation in roof decks is a tale as old as roofs. Designers have traditionally used dew point analysis or the Glaser method to determine steady-state moisture risk in roof assemblies of buildings around the globe. However\, building systems have become more complicated\, and highly technical analysis software has become easier to access. \nMore designers are turning to hygrothermal analysis to get a more in-depth look at the performance of a roof assembly as components or building usage change over time; this helps account for future climate change or when sensitive materials or building occupants are involved. \nThis presentation will highlight the critical assumptions that go into different types of roof moisture models. It also will look at the impact of variables incorporated only in hygrothermal analysis\, such as air leakage\, moisture content of materials and reflectivity. Finally\, this presentation will review previous research to show how the changing of basic assumptions can impact the results of both types of analysis – for better or worse. \nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the key differences between the Glaser method and hygrothermal modeling.\nIdentify the impacts different variables have on roof hygrothermal models.\nDetermine when to use a Glaser method analysis versus a hygrothermal model to evaluate moisture risk.\nRecognize how to hygrothermally model roof assemblies to reduce the risk of moisture issues.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/calculating-moisture-risk-in-roofs/
CATEGORIES:Advancing Building Enclosure Technology,BEST Webinar Series
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