Codes and Standards for Energy Conservation

NOTE: this event is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19th and does not occur on the usual Tuesday
Abstract: They’re not exciting, but codes and standards provide a minimum basis for evaluating and improving the quality of the building envelope. This discussion covers the 2015 & 2018 IECC, ASHRAE 90.1 2013, and many of the standards that contribute to the codes—all with a focus on NJ and PA. We’ll cover how high-performance envelopes exceed code and some detailing techniques for making your buildings perform better. 
Learning Objectives: 
1. Explain code terminology 
2. Discuss the importance of an air barrier system as part of the code
3. Discuss the various building code requirements as they relate to energy use
4. Explain the standards and test methods that are referenced within these codes
Speaker Bio: Wendy Talarico, LEED AP, Architectural Services Specialist, WR Meadows
Wendy Talarico works with architects and engineers throughout the Northeast to provide continuing education and information to support WR Meadows products. 
Ms. Talarico is an energy code instructor for several groups, including Urban Green’s “Conquering the Code”, an 8-hour energy code class for architects and engineers in NY State.
She has also worked as a member of the engineering outreach team for the Brick Industry Association, and is an award-winning journalist with more than 25 years of experience as a writer and editor for such publications as Architectural Record and This Old House.

Sponsor: This lunch program is generously sponsored by WR Meadows. Please visit their website  http://www.wrmeadows.com to check out their products, applications, and technical specs. Thank you again to WR Meadows for being our sponsor this month!