The building envelope serves a critical role in assuring energy efficiency in commercial buildings. For many design professionals, the plethora of energy code requirements related to building roofs and walls can be complicated and confusing. To help cut through this confusion, this webinar provides a straightforward and understandable approach to energy code-compliant roofs and walls. The webinar starts with a brief introduction to how commercial building codes are developed in the United States and how to determine which specific codes are relevant for different types of construction, building uses, and regional conditions. Next, the webinar offers a detailed review of the critical provisions of current energy codes, along with a step-by-step checklist for the building professional to follow when designing or managing commercial building envelopes. Finally, the lesson identifies a number of free online resources for easy access to important energy code information.
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