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The Future of Building Materials: Passive Design Utilizing the Energy Storage Capability of Phase Change Materials
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonVincent Blouin, Assistant Professor, School of Architecture / School of Material Sciences and Engineering, Clemson University Continuing Education Credit: AIA 1.5 LU:HSW:SD SC LLR Bldg Codes Council 1.5 Certificates provided upon request. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION Summary Are phase change materials (PCMs) the future of building materials? Consider water. Its form or phase changes from solid to ... Continue reading...
Roofing Systems in the 21st Century: DOE Research Program to Reduce Energy Impact
The Charleston County Library 68 Calhoun St, CharlestonAndre Desjarlais, Group Leader, Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Building Envelopes Program, Oak Ridge, TN Continuing Education Credit: AIA 1.5 LU:HSW:SD SC LLR Bldg Codes Council 1.5 HR Certificates provided upon request. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION Summary The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Program’s (BTP) goal is to develop affordable, durable, and reliable envelope technologies that mitigate ... Continue reading...
Whole Building Performance Testing: A system approach to ensure Moisture Exclusion, Energy Efficiency, and Hurricane Protection from Design through Construction
Citadel Alumni Center 69 Hagood Avenue, CharlestonBuilding Performance Testing Larry Livermore & John Runkle, PE (Architectural Testing Inc.) Where: Citadel Alumni Center, 69 Hagood Avenue, Charleston SC ( MAP ) Continuing Education Credit: 3 LU's in HSW. Cost: FREE Registration is required. Space is limited. Building Testing and Commissioning The Charleston Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute and the Building Enclosure ... Continue reading...