• COURSE DESCRIPTION

  This course outlines the dangers posed by Mother Nature and how science, codes, testing, and methods have been developed to a platform upon which to build and combat these forces. We will also address how the proper incorporation of materials including continuous insulation and air and weather-barrier systems will improve indoor air quality and contribute to environmental sustainability.

• LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  1. Learn about the science behind thermal, air, vapor and water control for steel stud construction

  2. Provide an understanding of rainscreen systems and how they can enhance building design; improving building performance and longevity, while improving the indoor environment and contributing to environmental sustainability

  3. Discover how polyiso and ACM/MCM can work together to meet requirements and outperform traditional methods in high wind conditions and meet NFPA 285 wall assembly requirements

  4. Interpret the code requirements for building envelope design and performance

  5. Examine how to develop and test a solution for the issues presented

• CREDITS EARNED

  1 AAA Structured Learning Hour

  1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour

  1 AIBC Learning Unit

  1 OAA Structured Learning Hour

  1 SAA Core Learning Hour

presented by:

Boris Brkanovic
Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant

Boris received his bachelor’s degree in marketing from Florida State University and has over 10 years of experience in the building envelope and construction industry. He specializes in the application and technical analyses of various systems and solutions for the building envelope. Boris has worked on a broad array of projects in industries ranging from commercial sectors and healthcare to education and cold storage facilities. As the Building Envelope & Architectural Consultant at Rmax – A Sika Company, Boris works directly with architects, engineers, owners, and contractors to identify the most appropriate solution to meet the applicable building codes.

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