Window Specs and Submission Processes

Posted by NYPH , July 22, 2022 -

Frontloaded: Dealing with specs, u-values, little-e acoustic, and the NYC DOB submission process. With a switchover to an automated DOB project system, New York City now requires a more rigorous up front paperwork filing process. When it comes to windows and doors, understanding the specification and testing thresholds being requested by the DOB versus what's being requested by the passive house community adds another layer of complexity. In this talk…

Envelope Solutions for Passive House Designs

Posted by Kendall Rocco , July 8, 2022 -

 Jason Cattelino (Technical Consultant) and Jim Muhaw (Area Manager-Northeast) with Rothoblaas USA will present envelope solutions that will provide strategies for air tightness and waterproofing in passive house designs for low-energy, healthy, comfortable, and durable buildings.  Learning outcomes: Brief overview of the goals of Passive House Design Interior Air Tightness Strategies: Offer the differences between Vapor Stops, Vapor Barriers and Vapor Control Membranes. Exterior Weather Resistant Barriers: Offer the differences…