[Greenbuilding] AIA COTE Verifying Building Performance

[George J. Nesbitt]

*_COTE_**_ Forum:  Verifying Building Performance_*

*            Learn about the types of test, services and equipment 
available to verify that buildings perform as they should.  (1.5 HSW 
CES/LU)*

_Title of Program_:  Verifying Building Performance: 

_Description of Program_:  The goal of the program is to inform 
architects of the consulting and contracting services available to 
verify Building Performance.  Designing an energy efficient building is 
not enough, it is more important to make sure that the building performs 
as designed. 

The discussion will focus on how architects can improve the performance 
of their buildings beginning with the design and specification stages, 
and concluding with appropriate testing which will verify that targets 
were met.

The program will be divided in 3 _learning objectives_: 

   1. Introduction to Building Performance and discussion of an _overall
      strategy for a project_.

   2. Discussion of the fundamentals of the Building Envelope, including
      demonstrating _diagnostic tools for performance testing_.

   3. Discussion and demonstration of some _diagnostic tools_ which
      assist in verifying that _HVAC systems_ perform as designed.

I have invited 3 companies which are members of the California Building 
Performance Contractors Association   www.cbpca.org <http://www.cbpca.org/>

Environmental Design/Build:      Presenter:         *George J. Nesbitt*

Advanced Home Energy:           Presenter:         Ori Skloot

Renu;                                        Presenter:         Kevin Beck