In an ever-changing climate, with advances in materials and requirements for better long term durability and resiliency, enclosures are being asked to sustain more over the long term.  From storm risk, to flooding and increased heat and propensity to radiation, the detailing of systems requires additional thought process.  Using building science, whole building system knowledge, and in depth experience in detailing of systems, the speakers will use project examples of how we can better prepare our building enclosures to be future ready.  They will discuss simple solutions that can be implemented, as well as methodologies of designing details.  They will provide examples from numerous climate zones within the US, covering sectors such as office, mixed-use, specialty buildings, health care, science and technology and sport facilities.  They will offer up new ways to look at data included in hygrothermal and thermal modeling of enclosures.  They will discuss changes needed within the building code and the importance of climate considerations in the code.

1. Be able to better assess the climate considerations for your building enclosure design.
2. Comprehend where additional enclosure detailing and component considerations should be implemented.
3. Evaluate what additional building science models may be prudent.
4. Evaluate how climate change may impact construction schedules and risk for heightened built in moisture in some climate zones.