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High Performance Mechanical Systems for Houses That Work—Full day
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Harborside 203High Performance Mechanical Systems for Houses That Work is a mid-level, full day seminar geared towards Builders, Designers, Code Officials, and Trade Allies that focuses on HVAC, Ventilation, Hot Water, Indoor Air Quality and Electronic Home Controls in high performance housing. In the past several years, residential mechanical systems have grown in complexity and scope as energy codes have mandated higher insulation levels, better windows and tighter construction. There is now a great opportunity to rethink and redesign HVAC, hot water heating and electronic home control systems as they are major contributors to energy efficiency goals. This course will first review the key building science concepts that have changed the way houses are built and identify the relevant changes to mechanical systems. The remainder of the course will focus on the proper sizing and selection of appropriate mechanical equipment for high performance ever lower load homes. Compelling opportunities to simultaneously optimize comfort, durability, safety and health, efficiency and cost will be identified. Instructor will use lectures, case studies and group exercises to convey the information to attendees.
Presented by:
Gord Cooke
Constuction Instruction, Inc.
The Whats & Whys of Effective Building Design—Full day
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Harborside 304This session is geared toward commercial customers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, energy professionals and anyone interested in energy-efficient building design.
As a building owner, you might ask yourself the following questions. Where do I start on the path of building design? What do I need to know? Where can I go to get the answers I need to have a building that performs in the way I intend? Answering these questions could be the difference between “just being satisfied” and having a building that exceeds expectations for energy efficiency and innovation. It’s not only choosing a box with all the pieces, but also knowing how the pieces fit together that will make the biggest difference.
The objective of this full day of learning is to bring the design community, suppliers, and facility owners and operators together in the pursuit of constructing buildings that use energy effectively for the long term. The morning will start with a brief overview of the major components of effective design. We will then concentrate on each major component individually, starting with lighting design and controls. The afternoon will focus on heating, ventilation, control options, and other space conditioning technologies. Special consideration will be given to how each HVAC component works individually and as a system in effective design. The day will close with learning how to ensure it all comes together and continues to perform at the peak of design. This includes the role effective commissioning/re-commissioning plays in the design process.
Each session will include an opportunity for the audience and presenters to identify and discuss how a design team can work together. We will explore how to set objectives, build for performance, and avoid pitfalls. In addition, we will discuss local case studies that succeeded and those that faced challenges.
Presented by:
Rebecca Ellis, PE, LEED AP BD+C, CCP, CPMP, CxA
Questions & Solutions Engineering
Jay Marshall
ON2 Solutions
Brandon Smith
Acuity Brands
Charles Holt
Daikin
Paul Rauker
Daikin
Lead Certification Course—Full Day
8:00 a.m.‐4:30 p.m.
Harborside 202This 8-hour course is designed for remodeling, renovation and painting contractors, tradesmen, repair, maintenance and handy persons, and landlords who conduct (or simply oversee) activities that disturb painted surfaces in homes, apartments, or child occupied facilities (day-cares, schools, etc.) built before 1978. This course provides the attendee with EPA certification as a Lead-Safe Renovator, and also satisfies the training requirement to obtain Wisconsin Department of Health Services Lead-Safe Renovator Certification for working in or on these structures in Wisconsin. This course also satisfies HUD requirements for persons conducting non-abatement LBP activity as part of a federally funded project. This course is designed to educate attendees how to conduct repair, renovation and remodeling activities in a lead-safe manner. Topics covered include background information on lead, health effects of exposure to lead, regulations, worksite preparation, conducting interim control and non-abatement activities, work site clean-up and disposal.
*This course has been approved by MN DLI for 8 Hr. of Residential Contractor Qualifying Person continuing education. This course is approved by WI DSPS to provide 8 continuing education credit hours for WI Residential Dwelling Contractor Qualifiers.
**Class size is limited to sixteen participants.
Presented by:
Dave Louis
Lake States Environmental, Ltd.
Bob Rogalla
Lake States Environmental, Ltd.
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Join us for two awesome receptions!
Monday welcome reception at the DECC:
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the French River Room (free to all registered attendees)
Live music from the Mark Anderson Trio and complimentary refreshments
Tuesday reception in the Exhibit Hall:
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall (free to all registered attendees)
Enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and networking with the best in the business!
