Future Ready Envelope Workshops: Strategies for Thermal & Construction Efficiences
Learn what it takes to design and construct wall assemblies for present and future Canadian codes and standards.
This workshop will provide valuable insights into initiatives that are preparing the industry for the shift toward low-carbon buildings. Focusing on how to effectively utilize tools and resources for designing and constructing thermally efficient wall assemblies, and addressing critical project requirements such as durability, minimizing embodied carbon, construction costs, and energy conservation.
Topics include:
An overview of the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging (BETB) Guide, along with relevant codes and standards.
New features in the Thermal Envelope web platform, including updates for Quebec and optimization tools.
A comprehensive Thermal Envelope tutorial, followed by a Q&A session.
Energy efficiency and operational energy considerations, featuring an introduction to screening tools.
Embodied carbon insights from the Low Carbon study for exterior insulated wall assemblies and glazing.
Insights on how to optimize exterior insulated wall assemblies, including examples available tools and calculators. Insights for both new construction and retrofits of existing buildings. New learning resources for thermal bridging calculations, including:
- Thermal Bridging at Balconies and Doors,
- Guide to Mitigating Thermal Bridging at Roofs and Decks,
- Estimating Thermal Performance of Curtain Wall Spandrels.
Patrick Roppel, P.Eng.Â
Managing Principal | Evoke Buildings
Patrick is a building science specialist with over 20 years of consulting experience. In recent years, his work has focused on equipping industry professionals with the tools and guidance needed to make informed design decisions regarding constructability, thermal performance, energy efficiency, and hygrothermal performance. Some of his notable contributions include the Building Envelope Thermal Bridging (BETB) Guide, low carbon solutions for multi-unit residential buildings, and the Thermal Envelope web application.
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