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The Three R's is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to repair, renovate & retrofit existing buildings. Dr. Joseph Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to the repair and retrofit of existing buildings. All building types will be covered: residential, commercial and institutional. The Three R's is designed for builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers, government officials, and disaster and damage restoration professionals who specialize in water loss. See full seminar agenda below.
Dates, Locations and Online Registration
Registration for this course will begin on February 15, 2012.
July 7-8 Westford, MA
July 14-15 Seattle, WA
September 21-22 Chicago, IL
Cost
The registration fee for this seminar is
$795
USD.
The fee includes lunch but does not include travel or accommodations.
Agenda
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Day
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Schedule
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Session
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Speaker
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8:00 - 9:00
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Historical Perspective The evolution of building systems, enclosures, assemblies and materials
The role of disaster and failure in the evolution of building design
Why codes have difficulty dealing with existing buildings
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Joseph Lstiburek
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9:00 - 10:00
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Environmental Separation The purpose and historic basis of environmental separation
Appreciate the effect of climate on environmental loadings on building enclosures
Enclosure design principles
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John Straube
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Break
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10:15 - 11:15
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Rain Control Understanding rain as a design load
Rain control strategies
The consequences of failure
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Joseph Lstiburek
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11:15 - 12:15
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Air Control Airflow control in terms of smoke, energy, durability, heath, and comfort
Buildings as 3-D airflow networks
Controlling pathways and pressures
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John Straube
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Lunch
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1:15 - 2:15
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Pressures and IAQ Air quality problems in terms of people, pollutants, paths and pressure
Pollutant sources due to material breakdown caused by heat, moisture, and UV light
Diagnostic procedures for IAQ problems
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Joseph Lstiburek
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2:15 - 3:15
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Heat, Air and Moisture Movement Mechanisms of heat, air, and moisture movement
The role of heat, air and moisture in building failure
Integrated design for the control of heat, air and moisture
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John Straube
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Break
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3:30 - 4:30
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Walls Selecting appropriate enclosure repair and renovation strategies for different climates and occupancies
Identifying critical elements
Avoiding stupid mistakes
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Joseph Lstiburek
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4:30 - 5:30
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Prioritizing Repair, Renovation and Retrofit Approaches Durability, comfort, then energy
The temperature (not the heat loss) is key
Cost constraints
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John Straube
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Evening Session - Building Science Clinic At the end of an intense first day, enjoy an informal discussion over beer and pizza with Drs. Straube and Lstiburek. Bring drawings, specifications, and photos and ask questions about your most outlandish cases and projects...or just enjoy the pizza and beer.
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Day
2
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Schedule
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Session
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Speaker
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8:00 - 9:00
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Roofs How to select appropriate roof systems for different climates and occupancies
How to identify critical elements
Learning from past successes and failures
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Joseph Lstiburek
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9:00 - 10:00
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Foundations Understanding how to keep ground water and soil gas out of building foundations
Environmental control for building assemblies
The conflict between structural engineering approaches and environmental control approaches
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John Straube
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Break
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10:15 - 11:15
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HVAC Understanding the primary function of HVAC
The effect of climate on HVAC design and operation
Understanding and managing the conflict between green architecture, IAQ and energy efficiency
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Joseph Lstiburek
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11:15 - 12:15
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Slabs and Flooring Vinyl composition flooring
Wood and tile systems
Negative side waterproofing
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John Straube
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Lunch
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1:15 - 2:15
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Windows Temperature index for windows
Selecting windows
Glazing versus frames
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John Straube
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2:15 - 3:15
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Mass Walls and Rubble Foundations Insulating mass buildings and freeze-thaw damage
Foundation retrofits
Interior and exterior enclosure repair approaches
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Joseph Lstiburek
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Break
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3:30 - 4:30
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Green Building/Sustainability Understanding the green architect as master builder
What green typically means and what green should mean
How green building and sustainability can either destroy or save architects
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John Straube
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Reading Material
The reading material for the course is listed below. You are welcome to view or print all of them if you choose. You can find them by following the links below to our Building Science Information website.
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Reading Material
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Historical Perspective
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BSD-007: Historical Development of the Building Enclosure
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html
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pdf (0.5
MB)
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BSD-144: Increasing the Durability of Building Constructions
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html
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pdf (0.2
MB)
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BSI-035: We Need to Do It Different This Time
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html
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pdf (0.1
MB)
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Environmental Separation
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BSD-018: The Building Enclosure
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html
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pdf (0.2
MB)
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BSI-033: Evolution
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html
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pdf (0.2
MB)
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Rain Control
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BSD-013: Rain Control in Buildings
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html
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pdf (0.5
MB)
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BSD-105: Understanding Drainage Planes
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html
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pdf (1.4
MB)
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BSD-111: Flood and Hurricane Resistant Buildings
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html
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pdf (2.8
MB)
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Air Control
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BSD-014: Air Flow Control in Buildings
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html
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pdf (1.1
MB)
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BSD-104: Understanding Air Barriers
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html
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pdf (1.3
MB)
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Pressures and IAQ
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BSD-109: Pressures in Buildings
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html
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pdf (3.7
MB)
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BSI-002: The Hollow Building
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html
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pdf (1.9
MB)
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Heat, Air and Moisture Movement
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BSD-138: Moisture and Materials
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html
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pdf (0.3
MB)
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Walls
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BSD-106: Understanding Vapor Barriers
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html
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pdf (3.4
MB)
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BSI-001: The Perfect Wall
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html
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pdf (1.3
MB)
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BSI-028: Energy Flow Across Enclosures
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html
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pdf (3.4
MB)
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Prioritizing Repair, Renovation and Retrofit Approaches
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BSD-011: Thermal Control in Buildings
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html
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pdf (0.3
MB)
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BSI-018: Westford House
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html
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pdf (3.9
MB)
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Roofs
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BSD-102: Understanding Attic Ventilation
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html
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pdf (3.4
MB)
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BSD-115: Wood Pitched Roof Construction
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html
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pdf (0.8
MB)
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BSD-135: Ice Dams
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html
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pdf (0.6
MB)
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Foundations
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BSD-103: Understanding Basements
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html
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pdf (1.2
MB)
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BSI-011: Capillarity - Small Sacrifices
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html
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pdf (1.3
MB)
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HVAC
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BSD-107: Understanding Ventilation in Hot Humid Climates
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html
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pdf (0.8
MB)
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BSD-110: HVAC in Multifamily Buildings
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html
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pdf (0.7
MB)
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Slabs and Flooring
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BSI-003: Concrete Floor Problems
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html
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pdf (1.4
MB)
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Windows
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BSI-004: Drainage, Holes and Moderation
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html
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pdf (2.1
MB)
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Mass Walls and Rubble Foundations
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BSD-108: Investigating and Diagnosing Moisture Problems
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html
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pdf (1.4
MB)
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BSD-114: Interior Insulation Retrofits for Load-bearing Masonry Walls in Cold Climates
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html
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pdf (0.8
MB)
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Green Building/Sustainability
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BSD-005: Green Building and Sustainability
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html
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pdf (0.4
MB)
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BSD-010: Looking at Tomorrow
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html
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pdf (0.1
MB)
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Continuing Education
Continuing education credits for this course are pending.
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