Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design. Next, the concept of a carbon assessment will be introduced, including the scope of what it typically entails on a building project.

Then, the presentation will outline parallel processes for leveraging building performance simulation tools to optimize enclosure solutions through the design process. Finally, the session will describe building enclosure commissioning and underscore its potential to better ensure high-performance outcomes.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain the role and impact of establishing a minimum performance standard for any building project—and why regular updates to the standard matter with regard to climate action.
2. Define what a carbon assessment is for a building project and what should be included in the scope of the assessment.
3. Describe the process by which building performance simulation (BPS) tools can be implemented in building projects to optimize strategies for reducing operational and embodied carbon.
4. Express the importance of building enclosure commissioning (BECx) as a means of quality assurance with regard to high-performance outcomes.

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