Evolving Building Codes: Enhancing Efficiency through Envelope Commissioning and Energy Modeling

Originally recorded 1/23/2025
Building codes are evolving to set the standards for higher-performing and more energy-efficient buildings, and design and construction industry professionals need to stay up to date on the latest technology and tools that will ensure compliance. This webinar will delve into these evolving requirements and examine the critical roles that envelope commissioning and energy modeling play in enhancing the buildings where we live and work.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the additional efficiency requirements and credits for new commercial buildings under the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
Identify the benefits of envelope commissioning in enhancing energy performance and minimizing air infiltration.
Examine the synergy between energy modeling and envelope commissioning in optimizing energy efficiency in new buildings.
Speakers:
Khadijah Nesbitt, dbHMS, Building Enclosure Project Manager, BECxP, CxA+BE
Ana Gabriela Alvarez, dbHMS/DataBased+, Building Performance Analyst