When: Tuesday, October 8, 2024 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM (CT)
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy Grand - 516 N Clark St. Chicago, IL 60654
Event Agenda
4:30 pm: Networking - visit tabletop sponsors (5) and socialize with members
5:45 pm: Welcome, Chapter Announcements & Dinner
6:30 pm (approx.): Educational Presentation
The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency - Understanding and Applying New Codes
This course equips Owners, Architects, Engineers, and Construction professionals with the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency Codes and their critical role in sustainable and energy-efficient building design. We will delve into the most recent and upcoming energy codes and standards, with a focus on ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC, and explore their implications for building enclosure design and performance.
Energy codes are instrumental in achieving energy-efficient buildings within our built environment. We will examine key requirements of these codes and their impact on building enclosure design, materials, and systems. Additionally, the course will highlight the importance of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) – a quality-assurance process that ensures the building enclosure meets design intent and performance requirements. The BECx process, including design review, field testing, and functional testing, helps identify and address issues related to air and water leakage, thermal performance, and moisture management.
Through engaging case studies and real-world examples, participants will gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing energy codes and BECx in their projects. Furthermore, the course will explore emerging trends and innovations in building enclosure design and commissioning, offering a glimpse into new materials, technologies, and performance metrics shaping the future of the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss and analyze key energy code requirements and their market impacts
- Describe and detail the Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) process
- Identify and explain essential construction and functional testing procedures and required qualifications
- Examine and learn valuable insights from case studies and lessons learned, demonstrating real-world applications
Speaker:
Keith A. Simon, FAIA, CPHC, BECxP, CxA+BE, LEED AP, CEI, Vice President, Design Phase Services, Salas O’Brien
Phone: 512-800-4485
Keith.simon@salasobrien.com
Keith Simon is a Registered Architect, Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), Legacy LEED AP, and Building Enclosure Commissioning Provider (BECxP) with over 15 years’ experience in architectural design and building enclosure consultation. His experience includes peer review, design assistance, durability analysis, construction administration, testing, and forensics of building envelope issues. Mr. Simon was the founder of the Austin Building Enclosure Council (BEC: Austin) and currently serves as a board member for both BEC: Austin as well as the Passive House Austin Chapter and serves as Secretary on the Executive Committee for the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC). Mr. Simon is a Terracon SME (Subject Matter Expert) for Hygrothermal Modeling and Building Enclosure Commissioning. Mr. Simon is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Society of Building Science Educators (SBSE), and is adjunct faculty at the University of Texas School of Architecture (UTSoA) in Austin. Mr. Simon was awarded the 2017 Terracon Company-Wide Outstanding Technical Contributor Award.
Credit:
1 AIA LU
Registration Cost (Includes Dinner)
Registration closes 2 days before the event or when capacity is met. Event space is limited to the first 130 registered attendees. Registration is refundable up to 7 days before the event.
- CSI Member = $60
- CSI Non-Member = $110
Tabletop Sponsor Available