EEBA Academy

Building Science Courses

The EEBA Academy provides a flexible and convenient way for the world's best high performance builders and their partners to come together to learn about building science and advances in sustainably constructing better homes. Learn more about the Academy here.

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Below is a sample of Building Science courses available on the EEBA Academy:
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Over or Under? The Best Options for Installing Both a WRB and Continuous Exterior Insulation

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Over or Under? The Best Options for Installing Both a WRB and Continuous Exterior Insulation

Adding continuous exterior insulation is recognized in the building code as an option for residential structures; and building science supports its use. Unfortunately, few manufacturers provide the details of how to incorporate both a WRB and the insulation with install instructions. This presentation will include detailed installation instructions for any wrap and foam wall assembly.

Instructor: William Ranson
CEUs: 1 GENERAL
Energy Code - Module 8: Performance path options (R405 and R406), and additional efficiency path opt

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Energy Code - Module 8: Performance path options (R405 and R406), and additional efficiency path opt

This class will explain how to use the various performance path options in the IECC (Section R405 and R406) – their structure, the flexibility allowed in each, and the limitations of each.

Instructor: Joe Nebbia
Rainscreens: A Builder’s Experience

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Rainscreens: A Builder’s Experience

Do you know how a properly installed rainscreen makes your building envelope more durable? In the first part of this webinar, Peter Barrett of Dorken Systems will look at how rainscreens work to add drainage and drying capacity to a typical residential wall. In the second part, Chris Donatelli of Donatelli Builders will discuss the real-life building and renovation of a home in Chicago.

Instructor: Peter Barrett, Chris Donatelli
CEUs: 1 LU AIA credit
Houses That Work Course: Modules

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Houses That Work Course: Modules

In order to earn the EEBA High Performance Building Professional Designation, one must take and pass:

  • Houses That Work
  • High Performance Mechanicals
  • HERS Associate
Instructor: Gord Cooke
CEUs: 5 AIA LU|HSW credits, 4.5 NARI credits, 5 RESNET PD credits, and 2.25 BPI credits, 4.5 NAHB credits
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