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January 2013
Achieving Zero Energy Buildings: Fact or Fantasy?
The Building Enclosure Council–Charleston and the US Green Building Council– SC Chapter Lowcountry Branch present... Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Council: 1.5 hrs GBCI: Certificates by Request Paul A. Torcellini, Ph.D., P.E. Principal Engineer, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on assignment to the U.S. Department of Energy. Previously Paul was the Group ... Continue reading...
Find out more »February 2013
Net Zero Energy House: Lessons Learned
Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Council: 1.5 hrs GBCI: Certificates by Request Charles Muldrow, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Charles Muldrow Charles holds a BS Design and an M.Arch from Clemson University, and is a founding partner and design principal of Stubbs Muldrow Herin architects in Mount Pleasant. Charles has been active in BEC-Charleston ... Continue reading...
Find out more »March 2013
Through-Wall Flashing: Compatibility Sustainability And Performance
Craig Wetmore, CSI; President, York Manufacturing, Portland, ME Flashing Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Council: 1.5 hrs GBCI: 1 hr Certificates by Request Download The Presentation Craig Wetmore has over 20 years of experience in the building industry. He has been the President of York Manufacturing since 2009. He has a concentrated knowledge ... Continue reading...
Find out more »April 2013
Fenestration: Specialty Glazing Considerations
Wagdy Anis, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Continuing Education AIA: 3 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 2 hrs FEE $25 in advance $30 Day of event Certificates by Request Wagdy Anis Wagdy’s professional focus is the integrity and performance of the building enclosure from a research, design, and troubleshooting perspective. His ... Continue reading...
Find out more »May 2013
Moving From 2006 To 2009 IECC: A Primer For Designers, Builders And Code Officials
Dennis Knight, PE, LEED AP, Whole Building Systems, LLC Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: TBD Certificates by Request Download Presentation Summary On January 1, 2013, the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) became a requirement in the State of South Carolina, replacing the 2006 version. This course will help architects, engineers ... Continue reading...
Find out more »July 2013
Building Envelope Materials: Corrosion In Our Hot Humid Climate
Lawrence Elkin, PE, CCT; Elkin Engineering & Diagnostics, LLC, Charleston, SC Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1 1/2 hrs Certificates by Request Summary Participants will learn the fundamentals of corrosion chemistry. Once equipped with that knowledge, Mr. Elkin will lead the class on an exploration of corrosion failures in Lowcountry buildings, ... Continue reading...
Find out more »August 2013
Thermal Insulation In The Building Envelope
David Yarbrough, PHD, PE Download the Flyer Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs Certificates by Request Summary The effective use of thermal insulation in the building envelope requires recognition of the factors that affect thermal performance and the relationships between laboratory data and field performance. The broad spectrum of materials ... Continue reading...
Find out more »September 2013
What You Don’t Know Could Burn You: NFPA 285 – Code Required Building Envelope Assembly Testing
NFPA 285 Continuing Education AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs Certificates Provided Download Presentation Summary This presentation will identify important aspects of new requirements for building envelopes having weather resistive barriers and/or exterior insulation. Jesse Beitel will brief us on critical knowledge needed with the implementation of the 2012 Code Series. Topics ... Continue reading...
Find out more »October 2013
Making It Work! Troubleshooting Design & Construction Details
Mark Lawton, BASc, B.Eng., FEC • Senior Building Science Specialist • Vice President, Building and Facilities Division of Morrison Hershfield Social Hour 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Continuing Education AIA: 7 LU/HSW SC Building Council: 5 CEUs Certificates by request Cost $135 per person through Oct 10 ($160 thereafter) Includes lunch & refreshments ...free parking ... Continue reading...
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