Inc. This session will introduce and explain the sometimes complex terms used in the building science industry to help spell out the details more clearly. The building industry is ever-changing and evolving, it is difficult to keep up with what's new in technology. In this session we will share new developments in building materials. With over 500 houses committed in its first year, EarthCraft House is one of the fastest growing green builder programs in the United States. A partnership of the greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface Energy Institute, EarthCraft is a voluntary, market-driven program which provides technical and marketing support to builders, realtors, lenders and appraisers.
Wet buildings rot.
Building practices that cause mold problems will be addressed. This session will reveal why one utility incorporated building science and systems design in a utility marketing pro-gram for local homebuilders. Learn how this utility offers unique marketing opportunities to builders and provides a 3-year written heating, cooling, comfort guarantee and discounted electric rates to homeowners. Case studies will be presented on achieving financial and marketing advantages from such a pro-gram. This presentation summarizes measured data on air pressures across and inside wood frame wall cavities, also included is information on air pressure equalization across wood lap siding and the relationship between air barriers and vapor retarders for moisture control.