Houses That Work

Reno, NV - CANCELED
Session 1: Indoor Air Quality
Session 2: Ventilation Strategies

November 6, 2008
Registration: 7:30AM PST
Session: 8:00AM - 4:30PM PST
 -- Session 1: 8:00AM - 11:30AM PST
 -- Session 2: 1:00PM - 4:30PM PST

Event Pricing

Full Day (both Sessions)

Normal Registration: $100
-- After October 30, 2008: $110

Student Registration: $50
-- After October 30, 2008: $55

Session 1 Only

Normal Registration: $50
-- After October 30, 2008: $55

Student Registration: $25
-- After October 30, 2008: $28

Session 2 Only

Normal Registration: $50
-- After October 30, 2008: $55

Student Registration: $25
-- After October 30, 2008: $28

What Topics Will Be Covered?

Indoor Air Quality

This workshop will teach participants the basics about addressing the full range of potential pollutants that can impact indoor air quality in homes. The session will also introduce EPA’s new indoor air quality home-labeling program – the new Energy Star Indoor Air Package (IAP) program. Topics include:

• controlling moisture/mold;
• reducing chemical levels;
• combustion equipment safety;
• insect barriers;
• radon resistance; and
• HVAC (equipment and ductwork, filtration and mechanical ventilation)

Ventilation Strategies

This workshop will start with a brief review of the relevance of proper ventilation in high performance homes. The various types of ventilation systems and equipment options will be outlined. Topics will include:

• Identify how mechanical ventilation is related to building science and high performance homes
• Learn to properly size ventilation and identify cost effective ventilation system options
• The HVAC impact on Indoor Air Quality – AC sizing, dehumidification, ventilation, filtration, duct sealing, return air issues, combustion venting, fireplaces, alarm systems
• HVAC contractors will learn the specifics of ventilation needs for high performance homes
• Identify the benefits of ventilation to the builder and homebuyers and demonstrate the cost effectiveness of ventilation options.

Presenter

Gord Cooke
EEBA Certified Trainer

Location

Builders Association of Northern Nevada
5484 Reno Corporate Drive
Reno, NV 89511
775-329-4611

Location Map

NEARBY HOTELS:

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa - 775-825-4700
Courtyard by Marriott Reno - 775-851-8300
Hilton Garden Inn Reno - 775-850-9700

Local Sponsors

Contact Information

For More information contact: Nancy or Dona at 952.881.1098.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations must be received 5 days prior to event. No refunds will be granted after this deadline.