IIBEC Online Education

Transforming 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke: A Blueprint for Decarbonizing Multi-Unit Residential Buildings Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description Decarbonization within the built environment focuses on lowering greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) primarily through fuel switching building’s mechanical systems from fossil fuels to electric power.  The building envelope plays a significant role, as load reduction is often required to enable this change. This session explores 240 Markland Drive, Etobicoke, a 1960s building where deep retrofits to the existing building envelope were performed to optimize the building’s new mechanical systems.  The exterior masonry walls, windows, balcony slabs, roofs, joint sealants, and mechanical systems were in poor condition providing an opportunity for the developer to revitalize the existing building and provide a new rental building on the adjacent land. Both buildings are/will be heated and cooled by a ground source geothermal system. Wall over-cladding, roof assembly replacement, and window/door replacement significantly increased envelope thermal performance, decreasing heating and cooling demands, as well as reducing the number of boreholes required within the geothermal field. Peak electric demand was reduced as post retrofit utility bills show that energy consumption and peak electric demand dropped significantly compared to previous years.  This presentation will discuss 240 Markland’s sustainable design, demonstrating how future revitalization and development projects can help reduce the burden of the industry’s electrification movement on local infrastructure. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Blair Gamracy, RRO, B.Arch Sci Project Director / Restoration Team Manager Synergy Partners Consulting Limited David De Rose, MASc, PEng, BSS Managing Principal / Project Director Synergy Partners Consulting Limited Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date   8/12/24     Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for  AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_19_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request Read more

2024 BES Session: Validating Thermal Performance of Existing Assemblies Using In-Situ Measurements Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description For architects, engineers, and building owners, the thermal performance of existing or historic building envelopes is often difficult to determine with a high level of accuracy. To obtain greater baseline performance accuracy for energy models, especially for deep energy retrofit projects, in-field measurement tools can be used to obtain real-time data on the conductivity of the existing assemblies. This presentation will focus on the typical procedures of in-situ U-factor measurement, outline the capabilities and limitations of the tool set, and recommend ways to improve the validity of measurements using case studies. For older buildings, the records of existing assemblies are often incomplete or inaccurate. The in-situ U-factor measurement tool set is especially useful for architects and engineers when the status of the existing materials is unclear. For a documented assembly, these field measurements assist in validating the U-factor estimates. If the field-measured U-factor consistently varies from the calculated prediction, those measurements prompt further study. For an undocumented envelope, field measurement is an excellent nondisruptive method for building owners and their consultants to estimate the thermal performance of an existing envelope. Every measurement is different due to key factors such as weather conditions, interior boundary, thermal mass, etc. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Shibei Huang, NFRC Certified Simulator Building Enclosure Consultant RWDI Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date 8/12/24 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building envelope commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_18_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. Read more

2024 BES Session: Achieving Building Envelope Durability Using CSA S478 Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description The premature expense of rehabilitating buildings has been an issue for decades. In 1994, CSA produced a guideline document to improve building durability. In 2019, that guideline was upgraded to a consensus standard that is ready to be adopted by the model National Building Code of Canada (NBCC). CSA S478 provides a process for developing durability in the envelope of buildings designed under Parts 3, 4, and 5 of the NBCC and regulations using the NBCC. It responds to the requirements of NBCC 5.1.5.2 to provide durable design by setting out a standard way to demonstrate through the design process how to make the relevant elements in the building envelope achieve a target durability level. The standard is supported by all sectors of the design industry, including design professionals, insurers, and contractors, each of whom seeks an accepted process for achieving a target durability level. This session will  highlight the processes set out by CSA S478 and the benefits to users. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Gerald Genge, LL.M., P.Eng., BSS, ODACC Adjudicator Adjudicator/Mediator Genge Consulting Adjudication and Consulting Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_17_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. Read more

2024 BES Session: Adaptation of Low-Slope Roof Assemblies against Projected Climate Severities: Evaluation of a New Standard Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description The Ontario Building Code requires low-slope roof assemblies to withstand dynamic wind uplift according to the CSA A123.21 standard. This has had a major impact on the industry, obliging manufacturers to design, test, and determine the performance of complete roof assemblies. However, a recent project demonstrated a worst-case scenario: a series of errors involving a lack of site-specific wind values in the design specification, use of alternative methods of compliance presented by the manufacturer that were questionable, and poor quality of material handling and workmanship by the roofer during construction resulted in failure after strong wind events. As the industry tries to cope with these current requirements, the effects of climate change expose the built environment to more severe environmental stressors than what the code prescribes. Extreme weather events—including high wind speeds, intense rainstorms, heavy snowfalls, extended heat waves, and other stressors—are becoming more frequent and powerful. This session will discuss CSA A123.26, an optional standard that builds on CSA A123.21 in addressing the impacts of projected wind extremes and heavy rainfall. This presentation will also explore an evaluation of the CSA A123.26, which revealed some valuable lessons. Speaker(s)/Author(s) Sathya Ramachandran, Architect, OAA, MRAIC, BArch, MASc Director – Building Science EXP Services Inc. Bruno Bernard Project Manager – Roof Testing Laboratory EXP Services Inc. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Roofing Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Course Number: BES24_16_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. Read more

2024 BES Session: Examining Methods for Preserving and Improving the Energy Performance of a Historic, Aluminum Framed Curtainwall System Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description With respect to thermal performance, historic aluminum-framed curtainwall systems perform poorly compared to modern counterparts.. These systems are ideal candidates for replacement with newer thermally efficient systems during building retrofits. However, there are situations where replacement of the curtainwall system is not feasible due to other factors such as historic significance, constructability, or excessive costs. When a facade is designated as historically significant by local preservation authorities, the appearance of the curtainwall system must be maintained. This may be difficult with modern replacement systems, and customization may be cost prohibitive.  This session explores a method that was developed to thermally retrofit in-situ a historic curtainwall framing system while maintaining the original appearance of the system. The change in thermal performance is modeled to estimate improvements that can be achieved through retrofitting existing framing and compared to the improvement in replacing the existing framing. Finally, an energy cost-benefit analysis is conducted to account for embodied energy associated with the new framing system. The primary intended audience is designers and constructors focused on building restoration. Some background knowledge of building science fundamentals will assist the attendee's understanding. Speaker(s)/Author(s) David Wach, PEng Senior Engineer Engineering Link Inc. Arthur Li, PEng Project Engineer Engineering Link Inc. Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date 8/12/24  Credit Expiration Date  8/12/27 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Wall Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/HSW AIA Course Number: BES24_14_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. Read more

2024 BES Session: Windows Installation Designs for Meeting Demanding Thermal Code Requirements  Course Overview This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada.  This course includes the following components: recording of the live session a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions two surveys required to claim continuing education credit Description The building enclosure industry has been moving to the use of exterior continuous insulation for decades, and the thickness of the insulation required has steadily been increasing. Thicker exterior insulation requires new design solutions for cladding attachment and penetrations, such as window openings. Modern emerging building codes, such as the National Energy Code for Buildings 2020 in Canada and ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Energy Standard for Sites and Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, require the not-inconsiderable thermal bridging impact of window installation details to be considered. Finally, the need to focus on the water and airtightness of window installations is now widespread. New standards, such as CSA A440.6, High Exposure Fenestration Installation, provide requirements for demanding applications. This session will review design and construction challenges of window installation in walls with more than 50 mm (2”) of continuous insulation. New products have become available that may help solve some of the challenges. The design process, technology, and techniques for ensuring an air- and water-tight installation while mitigating thermal bridging will be presented, along with a range of thermal calculations and construction details to bring these solutions to life. Speaker(s)/Author(s) John Straube, PhD, PEng RDH Building Science University of Waterloo Faculty of Engineering Daniel Haaland, MASc, PEng Principal, Building Science Engineer RDH Building Science Course Access Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase. Credit Start Date August 12, 2024  Credit Expiration Date  August 12, 2027 Knowledge Level: Intermediate IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls Continuing Education Credit Statement This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective AIA Course Number: BES24_10_OD AIA Provider Number: G024 Continuing Education Credit Claim Information To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to: Complete the summative assessment 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 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.   AIA CES Provider statement IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider 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 both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. Read more