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IIBEC Building Envelope Symposium Featured Presentations

IIBEC Symposium Blog
September 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Presenters share real-world examples to help you expand your knowledge.

The 2019 topics and speakers list is filled with in-demand topics from expert instructors offering more than just technical data. Presenters reinforce program content with practical examples from applications in the field. With plenty of opportunities to ask questions, you get the answers you need. Instructor/attendee dialogue is encouraged.

Featured sessions include:


The Physics Behind Lessons Learned in a Full-Size Blindside Mock-up
Jerry Carter, Jr. & David Leslie, RWC
Burying a pre-applied waterproofing system between an earth retention system and newly installed concrete, never to be seen again, creates a difficult scenario whereby designers, manufacturers, and contractors are left to wonder just how well their system will perform. For the new Chen Neuroscience Research Building at the California Institute of Technology, Hensel Phelps (Design-Builder) partnered with SmithGroup (Architectural Engineering Firm). Read More...

 


Thermal Enhancements for Aluminum-Framed Curtainwalls: a Practical Perspective
Mary Arntzen & Derek McCowan, PE
Aluminum-framed curtain wall systems have many positive traits, though historically been underachievers with respect to thermal performance. Developments in recent years have improved the options and performance available on the market. This presentation will discuss various modifications that may be made to aluminum-framed curtain wall systems to improve their thermal performance. Read More...

 


Air Barriers: They Might Be Continuous, but Still in Danger of Allowing Building Component Damage
Ryan Krug, BECXP, CXA+BE
Uncontrolled airflow within a building enclosure can cause damage to building components. Due to our harsh winter conditions in Minnesota and firm services, we have had the unique opportunity to see through our forensics investigations, monitoring of existing buildings, and extensive design consultation, areas of concern to designers, contractors, and building owners. In addition, how to prevent and remediate problems will be outlined. Read More...

 
 


Reroofing an Icon Is a Moving Target; A Case Study of the Reroofing of the Rogers Centre
Christopher DeRosa, PE, AIA; & Ping Mu
Architectural design and sensitivity to skyline views and noise concerns for the penthouse units impacted the original design of the cooling system leading to placement of the cooling towers in the basements of the east and west wings. Eleven-story air shafts facilitate the cooling tower exhaust as well as parking garage ventilation. Organic growth and saturated drywall was observed giving rise to an investigation. Read More...

Registration information

IIBEC Members - Early $610 | Regular $680

IIBEC Nonmembers - Early $655 | Regular $725

Student - $100 (To be eligible, you must be a full-time student of engineering, architecture, construction management, or a similar discipline. You must provide a copy of a valid student ID or other proof of full-time status.)

Early registration deadline is October 16, 2019. Become a member and save!

Each registration will receive a USB drive with a digital copy of the proceedings.

Register today!

Original article source: IIBEC



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