Onsite Testing Demonstration at School of Medicine, University of Utah

To ensure all state and higher education projects delivered actual results, the State of Utah developed its own building performance program, the High-Performance Building Standard (HPBS), and set an aggressive air leakage requirement. This performance metric, established over ten years ago, was four times tighter than the current code required 0.40 CFM/sf (when tested per ASTM E779 utilizing both pressurization and depressurization), a challenging but achievable goal that many other organizations have since followed.

This on-site testing demonstration of the project’s six-sided mockup will provide a snapshot of the commissioning process. It will review the realities of supporting teams through the various ASTM and AAMA testing requirements typically leveraged in a 0.1-level effort. Additionally, it will provide insight directed toward designers to help them better understand the nuances, challenges, and rewards of a holistic enclosure commissioning process.

The event is organized by UNVC Building Performance Consultants is free but participation is limited; register now!