In Winter 2020, the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council is presenting its popular residential construction training series. These programs teach construction practices that optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and existing homes. The trainings further emphasize this critical concept: high performance homes are not hard to construct, and the extra efficiency measures have a very reasonable payback – both for the builder and the homeowner.
The workshops include illustrations of current Building and Energy Codes (2015); Energy Star Guidelines; Zero Energy Ready Guidelines; and Passiv-Haus Guidelines. They further provide an introduction to basic building science and IAQ principles, and incorporate humor to convey the core concepts. The program trainers William A. Turner and David Johnston, provide a perfect blend of building science technique with practical, pound-the-nails guidance.
Each workshop session provides information on:
Proven cost-effective and energy efficient building construction techniques
The physical processes that require attention: how air, moisture, and heat move in and out of a home
Practical strategies to effectively and economically address both energy efficiency and indoor air quality
Case studies from actual projects (participants are encouraged to bring issues to the sessions)
Specific references and resources, such as Codes and Standards; DOE’s Building America Solutions Center, EPA’s Energy Star with IAQ Plus Sites, Passive Haus; Net-Zero Ready Homes; Aging in Place; and private publications
2020 Series Schedule:
Friday, January 24, 2020 – Foundations
Friday, January 31, 2020 – Building Shell
Friday, February 7, 2020 – HVAC
Friday, February 14, 2020 – Renovations
February 28, 2020 and March 6, 2020 – Back up Snow Dates
All sessions held at:
Xavier Lounge in Xavier Hall, St. Joseph’s College
278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084
To register and to learn more: https://maineindoorair.org/residential-construction-trainings/