COURSE INFORMATION 

Joseph Lstiburek and John Straube, principals of Building Science Corporation, will host a special two-day seminar on advanced building science topics. This "experts' session" is intended to provide thought provoking professional development for experienced building industry professionals who are interested in healthy, durable and energy efficient new and old buildings.

The seminar will be given in two parts, each split between Wednesday and Thursday.

John Straube will present "Deep Energy Retrofits - Tools, Techniques and Technologies". Given the recent increases in energy costs, concerns regarding energy security, and greater demands for low-energy/low-carbon buildings, energy-efficient buildings are in demand. To meet this need, existing buildings need retrofits designed to reduce current energy consumption by 50% or more. John will address windows, roofs, walls, HVAC, lighting, and interior loads for large and small commercial and residential buildings.

Joseph Lstiburek will present "Where Buildings Meet the Ground". Dr. Lstiburek will examine slabs, basements, crawlspaces and slab on grade foundation problems and design solutions. Osmosis, capillarity, vapor diffusion, hydrostatic pressure and soil gas migration case studies will be presented. Interior and exterior rehabilitation and insulation strategies will be discussed. Old structures and new structures will be placed in context. How much insulation is too much? How much is too little? Do you make the decisions based on energy or durability or comfort or what? Do frost protected shallow foundations make any sense anymore?

Following tradition for the first evening at the Building Science Expert’s Session, Joseph Lstiburek will host an informal “beer and pizza” event at his home a short distance from the seminar venue. Session attendees will be invited to visit with the presenters and Building Science Corporation employees. Attendees are encouraged to pose questions to the presenters and engage in follow-up discussion from the day’s presentations.

Click here for seminar description, agenda, reading material and continuing education credits.

REGISTRATION
The registration fee for the two-day “Building Science Experts’ Session” seminar is $795 USD.
(fee includes lunch on both days but does not include travel or accommodation)

Questions about registration should be sent to info@buildingscienceseminars.com.
Cancellation Policy: to cancel your registration, send written notice to Building Science Corporation via fax (1-978-589-5103) prior to the date of the seminar you registered for. Your registration fee will be refunded, less a $150 handling charge.

LOCATION
Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA 01886
978-692-8200
Free parking is available at the hotel.