Building Envelope—Closing the GAP
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the ZNE process, including, initial assessments, air infiltration study, building modeling, the gap analysis, project management & construction integration.
- Review various building envelope systems, including, roofing systems, Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) and windows. Identify why certain materials are chosen and the benefits relative to energy efficiency and tightening up the building envelope.
- Discuss how collaboration with experts in their specific fields is essential to designing and constructing buildings.
- Define new energy code requirements for the building envelope and how it is impacting architects, contractors, building owners and managers, inspectors and building officials.
Credits:
This presentation will be focused on best practices when it comes to the design, contractor selection, project management and construction phases of projects. The technical content will address building envelope components and systems. We will briefly touch on the other systems, such as solar and, geothermal, but the primary focus will be the roofing system, the windows, and the insulation. We will also focus on how we have leveraged the concept of collaboration in the past, and how lessons learned from that will be carried forward to future projects. Lastly, we will show the new Michigan Energy Code as an example, and how it impacts building envelope design and how it is effecting energy efficiency in the State of Michigan.
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Diana L. Nash is a LEED Accredited Professional, with a Bachelors in Economics from Eastern Michigan University. She has completed graduate work towards her Masters in Business at Walsh College, as well as, course work towards a Masters in Program & Project Management, through the school of Industrial Engineering at University of Michigan. Diana is currently a Client Solutions Consultant with Energy Sciences, where she leads business development efforts and coordinates training and educational programs for energy- and sustainability-related topics. |
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Sonya M. Pouncy is a degreed Mechanical Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in the energy management and HVAC equipment industries. She has worked with manufacturer’s representatives, utilities and energy/engineering consultants. Sonya joined Energy Sciences in 2017. She is an active member of ASHRAE at both the local and national levels. Sonya is former president of the Detroit Chapter and currently serves as the Chair for TC 7.3—the Technical Committee on Operations and Maintenance Management. |
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