A thorough understanding of building science and the climate zone(s) where a home is built can lead to a safer and healthier home. When it comes to high performance home design and construction, the principles of building science remain constant, while their application is determined by a project’s location. This course explains building science principles and demonstrates how to cost-effectively apply them to home building practices and construction techniques to increase the efficiency, performance, comfort and durability of a home in each climate zone.

As a graduate of this course, participants will be able to:

• Examine how building envelopes can be optimized for each climate zone to maximize home performance in remodeling projects.
• Review the benefits of systems based design and construction and how to properly implement these practices in a building project.
• Apply building science principles to building projects to maximize home performance and comfort.
• Identify the best climate zone-specific building practices based on building science and systems based design principles.

This course qualifies for:

• 6.0 CE for AIBD
• 6 LUs for AIA
• 6 CE for all NAHB Designations except HCCP

Event Information

When: 2/15/2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Where: Orlando, FL Hyatt Regency Orlando
9801 International Drive

Contact: NAHB Registrar's Office
NAHB International Builders’ Show
National Association of Home Builders
1201 15th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 202-266-8000
E-Mail Address: education@nahb.org

Council Fee: $269

NAHB Member Fee: $279

Non-member Fee: $379

Instructor: Paul Schwinghammer CAPS, CGA, CGB, CGP, GMB

Sponsoring HBA: NAHB International Builders’ Show
Sponsoring HBA Website: www.buildersshow.com/preshow

 

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