High-Performance Envelopes in Wood Construction

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This course examines the critical role of envelope design in delivering healthy, safe, and durable buildings, focusing on wood construction—primarily light-frame wood systems. Buildings designed to meet or exceed evolving energy codes and high-performance standards, such as Passive House, are increasingly common in the US. As jurisdictions increasingly adopt aggressive energy performance targets, design teams must adapt envelope assemblies and detailing strategies to achieve greater levels of airtightness, insulation, and moisture control. The session will highlight best practices in coordinating architectural, structural, and MEP systems while addressing challenges like vapor control and constructability specific to wood building systems.

Location:: Online
Date/Time:: June 11, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:00pm ET
Credits:: Attendees can earn 1.0 AIA/CES HSW LUs, 1.0 PDH credit or 0.10 ICC credit

Speaker

Colin Shane, M.Eng., P.Eng. P.E., Principal, Building Science Specialist | RDH Building Science Inc.

Colin is a Professional Engineer in the United States and Canada and leads RDH’s team in the Western United States. Colin has a broad knowledge of building construction and applies building science principles to analyze and design durable, energy-efficient building enclosures. He shares his experience by regularly speaking about topics related to building science and building enclosure engineering at events across the United States and contributes to industry organizations with the aim of making buildings better.