AIBD California Society

Building Design & Building Science Conference March 25-27, 2015

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AIBD California Society and Skyline College brings to you a dynamic and comprehensive conference for both Designers and Builders.

Attendance to this conference is open to all: Building Designers, Architects, Engineers, Building Contractors, Subcontractors, Energy Consultants and Students.  All are welcome. 

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Matt Christie is a Senior Project Manager with TRC Energy Services. Matt has a depth of experience designing and managing utility incentive programs across the residential market sector, including design of the California Advanced Homes Program (CAHP). He also supports the development of California’s Title 24 energy code. Matt holds a Master’s of Science in engineering from Dartmouth College with a focus on energy efficiency, building science, and energy modeling. His program design approach focuses on whole-building energy use and Zero Net Energy initiatives.

CONFERENCE

PRESENTERS & SESSIONS

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Andy Wahl

Andy Wahl started in the Building Science field in 1980, Attended Jordan Energy Institute to study Renewable Energy, and Energy Efficiency.  He has completed 7,500 plus energy analyses, provided technical support and training for energy auditing staff and consulted on software programs.  He has ten years of computer tech support.  Certifications: RCS Auditor, HERS, BPI Super Proctor. He and his wife, Cara, own AC Home Performance, Inc.  Their home has been retrofitted to Zero Net Energy.

Andy Wahl will present:

 The Critical Importance of Air Filtration

 Need to Know Information about Particulates and Air Quality

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James Bill

James Bill co-founded and is president of Z I A [zero impact architecture] integrating beauty with the science of deep sustainability. He is the architect of the first new-construction Passive House in California, an extremely low energy building that is also an affordable housing unit, which has no furnace yet has the highest levels of indoor air quality and comfort, and lowest operational costs and carbon footprint of any US building system. He is a past board member of the USGBC Redwood Empire Chapter, currently Board Member of Passive House California, Certified Passive House Designer, LEED AP, and active speaker on carbon footprint reduction needs and strategies.

James Bill will present:

Low Carbon House, Stinson Beach

• Passive House
• Net Zero energy
• no-foam
• modular and panelized
• rainwater and grey water capture and partial reuse (still a question as to how far to go)
• non-toxic materials
• low carbon footprint

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Rick Milburn

• Master Builder
• Licensed General Contractor
• Certified Passive House™ Consultant
• Certified Green Builder
• Certified Passive House Builder
• Owner of Passivworks

Born in Salt Lake City, UT in 1969 and raised in Southern California, Rick grew up with an innate talent and interest in the process of building.  His first job in the trades at the age of thirteen was followed by years of mentoring by seasoned building professionals through summer positions and later apprenticeship periods.

During his formative years, he had the privilege to serve in the USMC and with the support of his parents, the G.I. Bill and a hammer to earn his way, he graduated with a B.S. from the University of California, Davis.  In 1996, he had the opportunity to move to the Napa Valley and start his own company.  He’s been building in Northern California ever since with one goal in mind – “Better Buildings”.

Rick Milburn will present:

 Passivworks Latest Passive House Inspired Project

 “This project has all our latest details and methodology and will share what is working and what does not.”

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Clay Johnson

 Clay Johnson will present:

Air Sealing Strategies and Experiments

Learn the challenges and solutions of air sealing a ZNE home and the experiments they lead to.

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Round Table Discussions of Construction Details

Panelists include:

• Sam Hagerman
• Terry Nordbye
• Andy Wahl
• James Bill
• Rick Milburn
• Sean Van Gelder
• Gavin Healy
• Rick Blumenthal