Thermal Mass, Energy Codes, and Prestressed Concrete Solutions Webinar
Thermal Mass, Energy Codes, and Prestressed Concrete Solutions Webinar
Description:
Mass walls in combination with insulation can save energy in buildings. This presentation describes the benefits of thermal mass (thermal inertia) and how these benefits are recognized in national energy codes. An overview of the compliance paths of these energy codes is presented. codes. An overview of the compliance paths of these energy codes is presented.
Thursday, January 10, 2023, 12-2 pm CST
Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW/LU or up to 1.0 PDH (only available to day-of attendees)
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify why mass walls save energy.
2. Learn the heat capacity requirements for mass walls in energy codes.
3. Learn how thermal mass provisions are presented in national energy codes.
4. Learn how metal thermal bridges that penetrate the insulation in a mass wall degrade its R-value.
Presenter:
Emily is an independent consultant in the areas of LCA, EPDs, PCRs, green building, and sustainability. She serves as an engineer in the areas of green structures and practices, energy efficiency, thermal properties, and moisture mitigation. Emily also specializes in green building codes and standards of work and advocacy.
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Speaker
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Emily Lorenz