This full day session reviews Building Science principles as they relate to the Performance Path option in the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The course explores the ERI/HERS as a tool to successfully design and build houses that comply using the Performance Path option, while meeting the minimum prescriptive code requirements of the 2015 IECC. Participants will spend the last part of the session reviewing energy rating software and manipulating construction assemblies, to see the effect of energy scores.
SESSION TOPICS INCLUDE:
Introduction and Review of Building Science Principles
Overview of 2015 IECC
Demonstration use of REMrate and EnergyGauge software to determine ERI/HERS and investigate how changing materials and features impact the rating score
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand basic building science terminology and principles as they relate to the International Energy Code
Comprehend the methods used in calculating an Energy Rating Index
Understand the implications of different climate zones and building assemblies on the Energy Rating Index
Attain a working understanding of the major approved energy rating software packages used in calculating an energy rating.
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