You have reached a National Association of Home Builders resource page. To return to our homepage, go to nahb.org.
 
Advanced High Performance Building: Best Practices for Climate Zones

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
All registrants for this class at IBS will get access to the ICC-700 2020 National Green Building Standard through BuilderBooks.com.

Event Information

Course
When: 9/29/2026 - 10/26/2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Where: Washington, DC NAHB Live Online
elearninghelp@nahb.org

Contact: Rose Bottle
NAHB Live Online
elearninghelp@nahb.org
Washington, DC 20005

Phone: 80036852428057
E-Mail Address: rbottle@nahb.org
Council Fee: $249
NAHB Member Fee: $279
Non-member Fee: $419


Instructor: John E. Barrows CGB, CGP, GMB, Master CGP

Sponsoring HBA: NAHB Live Online
Sponsoring HBA Website: https://elearning.nahb.org/live-online-courses

Special Instructions: High-performance building can be intimidating, but mastering it can lead to safer and healthier homes. Explore high-performance building principles and learn how to apply them to increase a home's efficiency, comfort, and durability in each climate zone. This course takes place over 2 days 1-4 pm ET. Contact elearninghelp@nahb.org with questions.

 

  • Related Audiences:


Recommend This: Recommend This