This building science forum we delved into key topics shaping the future of sustainable construction. Our focus was on retrofits and deep energy retrofits within the building industry, exploring the critical layers of the building envelope: water, air, vapor and thermal control layers, and best practices for maximizing building envelope performance.

Agenda:
– Introduction to Building Science and Sustainable Construction
– Industry Insights: Retrofit and Deep Energy Retrofit
– Into to High Performance Enclosures
– Understanding the Critical Layers of the Building Envelope
– Water Control Strategies in Building Envelopes
– Air Control Techniques for Enhanced Building Performance
– Vapor Control Layers: Best Practices and Applications for Risk reduction
– Thermal Control Layers: Best Practices
– Panel Discussion on Building Performance Control
– Q&A Session – Your Chance to Ask the Experts

475 is driven by a passion for building science, sustainable material use, and the principles of Passive House. Our mission is to lead a transformation in the North American construction industry towards durable high-performance, Passive House, and zero-energy buildings. We specialize in providing essential materials, building components, and knowledge to support this shift.

Event Highlights:
– Engage with industry experts on water, air control, and vapor control layers.
– Explore best practices for achieving low-energy, airtight buildings.
– Maximizing the impact of your envelope (while mitigating risk to your building asset)
– Gain insights into retrofitting techniques for sustainable construction.

Share knowledge, questions, debate, and work towards building a consensus for a more sustainable future. We believe in the power of teamwork and urgency to make a positive impact on the environment.