2023 Convention Session: Change is in the Air (Barrier!)- Meyer B., Weston T. ($95.00 member/$110.00 nonmember)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2023 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Houston, Texas.  This course includes the recording of the session, a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions, and surveys required to claim continuing education credit.

Description
Air barrier requirements for commercial buildings are undergoing substantial changes in the 2022 ASHRAE 90.1 Standard and the 2024 IECC. Continuous air barriers have been required in most buildings for a number of years. Recently the model commercial energy codes, ASHRAE 90.1 Standard and the 2024 IECC have been updated to provide more specific and stringent requirements for buildings. This presentation will provide expert insight from two individuals who have been engaged in the code development process for years and were specifically involved with the air leakage updates in both the ASHRAE 90.1 Standard and the International Energy Conservation Code. The air barrier updates include clarifications to the whole building performance testing methods and stringency, design phase requirements, material and assembly requirements, and on-site installation verification requirements. We will discuss the appropriateness of applications and the interaction between the building and energy code requirements. A discussion on new code development updates, design-based applications, and construction best practices will also take place.

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Credit Start Date
February 22, 2023

Credit Expiration Date
February 22, 2026

Course Prerequisites
None

Knowledge Level:
Intermediate

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU HSW

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
In order to claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment
   (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
•  Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

In order to claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
 

Author(s)/Speaker(s)

Benjamin Meyer, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Siplast | Mosely, VA

Theresa Weston, PhD
Holt Weston Consultancy | Richmond, VA

AIA Course Number : 13.23ConOD

AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for AIA members are available upon request.