GREEN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION TOUR: SAN LUIS OBISPO | passive house tour

Event Description

Here’s an opportunity to visit a green building project in person, to learn more about the process and see the implementation of energy efficiency and building electrification in practice. As we tour an active construction site, the builder will provide first-hand information on implementation, lessons learned and best practices. Project location in San Luis Obispo will be provided to registered participants.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about installation requirements and options for heat pump mechanical systems
• Observe an installed heat pump hot water system and learn the space and location requirements and potential pitfalls to avoid
• Discuss ventilation and indoor air quality and different options appropriate for retrofits versus new construction
• Review wall, floor and roof assemblies for both insulation and air sealing best practices.

Learning Units

1.5 AIA LUs pending for this course

Instructors

Mike Horgan, Cairn Collaborative

Andy Pease, In Balance Green Consulting