Building Science Expert's Session

December 17-18, 2008

Price

$795 (Includes 2-day Seminar, continental breakfast and lunch)

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Location

Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center
219 Littleton Road
Westford, MA, 01886
(800) 543-7801 or (978) 692-8200
(978) 692-7403 fax
Map to Hotel

Price: $99.00

Airport Shuttle Information

• Zebra Shuttle server Logan Airport (800) 242-0064.  The fare to the Westford Regency from Logan is $48.  They also have a scheduled service to Logan from the Westford every 45 minutes starting at 3:00am.  Reservations required.
• C & L Air Limo serves both Logan and Manchester, NH airports. 978-692-9303.  The fare to the Westford Regency from Logan is $60.  The fare from Manchester is $66.

Seminar Information

In response to overwhelming demand, Dr. John and Dr. Joe have constructed an advanced class for all Building Science Fundamentals guests.  Did the Fundamentals seminar whet your appetite to hear more? Judging by the comments we have received, that is exactly how many of you feel!

Note one of them:

"I have used the tools that John and Joe teach since the early 90's. And, I've heard each one of them speak many times. But, I never cease to learn (and relearn) important "nuggets of information." In fact, their discussions on moisture migration from concrete into hardwood flooring helped me focus on and resolve a large custom home problem the day after class.

Other items involving capillary breaks, confirmed my findings at two commercial buildings...just 2 weeks ago. And wouldn't you just know it ... three days after class, I received a call from a frustrated roofing contractor whose largest client just called with mold and moisture issues on a gymnasium ceiling. John's presentation is fresh on my mind and I already have an investigation protocol in mind!

Man! I love this building science stuff!

Thanks again guys!
--Travis West

You will be happy to know that you are being invited to attend this special Building Science Expert's Session to be held in Westford, Massachusetts on December 17-18, 2008. This is not an event that you want to miss!

Topics

As heat and moisture are at the core of most building science issues, day one will investigate the basics of heat and moisture, how they are stored and how they interact with materials. The fundamental reasoning behind standard tests for moisture and heat flow (R-value) tests will be discussed and critiqued. Finally, modeling of heat and moisture flow will be examined, with a presentation of some of the possibilities, limitations, and challenges. This will be the basis of Day 1 with Dr. John Straube.

On day 2, Dr. Joe Lstiburek will discuss how airflow in buildings is a complex flow and pressure distribution problem that leads to three-dimensional airflow networks that interact with building mechanical systems. This has profound impacts on building durability, smoke and fire control, indoor air quality, comfort and operating costs. This advanced class deals with state-of-the-art understanding, design, control, diagnostics and repair.

Handouts / Presentations

• Expert's Session Handouts & Presentations

Agenda