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This course consists of a video training, supplemental resources, and an exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate for 1 RESNET CEU. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The full slide deck is provided in the Resources module, along with a copy of RESNET 301-2019, Appendix A. The exam consists of 15 multiple choice questions. Please email courses@southface.org with questions. Read more

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr describe best practices and procedures for assessing and resolving combustion safety issues in various contexts within the residential setting.  This course consists of a video training, slide deck, and exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, BPI, and RESNET. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 17 minutes. The full slide deck is provided for free download in the Resources module The exam consists of 10 multiple choice questions. Read more

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr explain concepts and best practices in high performance home design. This course consists of a video training, slide deck, and exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, BPI, and RESNET. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 15 minutes. The full slide deck is provided for free download in the Resources module The exam consists of 10 multiple choice questions This webinar is intended for architects, designers, builders, and raters of new homes. The webinar begins with an overview of building science and the house-as-a-system approach. Participants will apply this knowledge to total-home performance and the features it entails. This webinar will show participants best practices for designing a high-performance home, with a focus on efficiency, comfort, health, durability and environmental awareness. Participants will discover that high-performance homes begin with an enhanced design effort but don’t have to have increased construction costs. Southface will present several EarthCraft projects as case studies. Read more

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present basic principles of building science, with emphasis on heat transfer (the conversion and exchange of thermal energy between objects, materials, or systems). An understanding of heat transfer can guide informed investments and best practices for improving home energy efficiency. Specific topics covered include the three types of heat transfer (radiation, conduction, convection), a basic overview of heat flow calculations, and recommended practices for retrofits and other efficiency improvements in the attic. This course consists of a video training, slide deck, and exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, and BPI. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 11 minutes. The full slide deck is provided in the Resources module. The exam consists of 10 multiple choice questions. Read more

In this training, Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr explain the fundamentals of air movement in, out, and through a building. Topics include driving forces of air movement (wind, stack effect, and mechanical fans), as well as best practices and key points for air sealing. This course consists of a video training, slide deck, and exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, and BPI. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 13 minutes. The full slide deck is provided for free download in the Resources module The exam consists of 10 multiple choice questions. Read more

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present fundamentals of moisture flow within a house. Topics include an overview of the science behind moisture flow, best practices for managing bulk moisture, and proper sheathing installation. This course consists of a video training, slide deck, and exam. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate of completion for CEUs from ICC, AIA, and BPI. The full video has a runtime of 1 hour, 16 minutes. The full slide deck is provided for free download in the Resources module The exam consists of 10 multiple choice questions. Read more