Step 4 in the Township & Upper Steps: Design Best Practices
July 2023 | Free Credits: BC Housing, BOABC, AIBC, CACEA
Disclaimers:
- Please note that, for the concerned organizations you are responsible for sending your CPD credit request to the concerned organizations; The Township of Langley does not submit CPD credits on your behalf. (Excluding AIBC LUs)
- If you attended this event live at the date above and reported for credits, you cannot claim any additional credits from this on-demand course.
- The content of this video is accurate to the date upon which it was presented. As codes, standards, bylaws, and requirements change, certain aspects of this course may no longer be accurate. Please, check with your consultants and municipality if you are unsure of requirements noted in the video.
Course Description
Pat Cuthbert of Aqua-Coast Engineering presented this webinar with an overview of the upper Step Code targets and how they differ from the lower steps. He also outlined the role of the Energy Advisor in the design and permit application process, and best practices for architecture and building enclosure design for the upper steps. It included a summary of airtightness testing requirements and best practices, as well as best practices for mechanical (HVAC and DHW) design for the upper steps. He also shared examples of Part 9 projects that meet the upper steps, and led a brief discussion on occupancy thermal comfort (i.e. overheating) and how it relates to the upper steps.
Instructor(s)
Pat Cuthbert
Manager of Energy Modeling and Airtightness Testing | Aqua Coast
Pat Cuthbert is a Professional Engineer, and has
been with Aqua Coast since 2011.
Through meticulous analysis and innovative solutions, Pat and their teams contribute significantly to the energy efficiency and sustainability of the construction industry.
Through meticulous analysis and innovative solutions, Pat and their teams contribute significantly to the energy efficiency and sustainability of the construction industry.
Survey Responses
“I appreciated that ACE focused on many different alternatives to reach Step 4 with a focus on a proper envelope. A well-built envelope truly is key!”
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“The information provided is well put forward and easy to comprehend”
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“[Most Valuable was]: Strategies to improve buildings from the point of view of energy conservation, and also cautionary notes about things that can go in the wrong direction”
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“All information was very relevant”
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