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This is a part of the AIA Housing Knowledge Community research webinar series. Controlling moisture, rain and ground water are the most important factors in the design and construction of durable buildings. The shell of a house serves as the first line of defense between the occupants and the outdoor environment. Walls function as a weather barrier, nail base for finish materials and an energy conserving boundary. A sensible wall system is durable. And this requires all components in a wall assembly to be compatible for the long haul. Siding, siding finishes, housewraps, insulation and wall frames must work together while achieving distinctive goals.
This webinar will discuss the detailing of houses as part of an overall strategy to control moisture. These strategies will reduce maintenance and lengthen the working life of structural components in wood-frame structures. The webinar will focus on moisture transport mechanisms, relative threats, primary actions, prevention and control.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about strategies for designing durable, sustainable wall systems.
- Identify how architects can play a leadership role in design and constructing the building enclosure to control moisture.
- Learn about strategies for improving sustainable living including human comfort, low energy consumption, improved occupant health, durability.
- Gain an understanding of moisture transport mechanisms, relative threats, primary actions, prevention and control.
AIA/CES Reporting
At the conclusion of the webinar, a link to a survey/CES report form will be provided. All attendees at each site will submit one form: 1) page one: webinar survey and 2) page two: CES report form. The survey must be completed within 24 hours of the webinar’s conclusion. AIA members and IDP record holders (http://www.aia.org/FreeTranscriptsforInterns) will have their credit recorded within 48 hours of the webinar. All attendees will be prompted to download a certificate of completion at the end of the survey.
Viewing the Presentation Later
Look for the video recording of the webinar on the AIA National YouTube channel. At this time, it will not be available for on-demand CEUs after the live event.
Questions
Please send your questions, comments and feedback to: knowledgecommunities@aia.org.
Speakers
Paul Fisette
Professor and Department Head
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Department of Environmental Conservation
Paul Fisette is Head of the Department of Environmental Conservation at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. He is the past Director of the Building & Construction Technology program; and is currently a Professor of Building & Construction Technology, and a Professor of Architecture at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Professor Fisette’s research and professional focus involves the performance of building systems, energy efficient construction, sustainable building practices, and the performance of building materials. His primary interest is Green Building, which involves the sustainable integration of natural and built environments and has taught a variety of courses that focus on the performance of structures, materials and construction practices. He is expert in how moisture moves and influences buildings and occupancy. Professor Fisette has authored more than 200 published works regarding building science and construction technology. Previous to his current position, he owned and operated a general contracting business and was senior editor with Progressive Builder Magazine, covering technical information and innovations of interest to residential building firms. Professor Fisette was a member of the National Academies Board on Infrastructure and the Constructed Environment (BICE) for six years, served on several National Academies expert panels, is contributing editor with The Journal of Light Construction, is a member of the National Institute of Building Science, and has served on a variety of editorial and professional advisory boards.