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Thank you for sponsoring this year's 2022 Green Building Festival - we look forward to connecting with you all in a few days!
If you haven't gotten your ticket yet, do so here:gbf22.com/twitter #GBF22
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RDH's Dave Young was a recent guest on the Detailed podcast. Listen now to hear Dave share his expertise and rich experience as it relates to building defects, #buildingscience, and more.
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Sign up for the next Building Science Live hosted by Monte Paulsen about climate change. learnbuildingscience.com/collections/li
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"Three Things Every Architect Needs to Know About Climate Change." Why and how buildings need adapt to dangerous weather. @RDHBuildings learnbuildingscience.com/products/three
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Up Next: The audience gears up to hear stories from the trenches that illustrate the critical considerations and solutions for successful implementation of existing building renewals work, particularly the unique challenges presented by occupied buildings. #RDHretrofit2022
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Happening now: Leo Glaser and Brett Webster share what they have learned from layering new considerations onto their capital planning and renewal processes. #RDHretrofit2022
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RDH's Sarah Gray leads the audience through developing a retrofit roadmap at both the portfolio and building-specific level. #RDHretrofit2022
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Leading jurisdictions in both Canada & the U.S. are developing policies that will impact the way we renew our existing buildings throughout North America. Zachary Hart (Institute for Market Transformation) and Christy Love dive into this topic during session 2 of #RDHretrofit2022
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Our virtual symposium From Risk to Readiness: Practical Solutions for Meeting the Existing Building Retrofit Challenge kicks off today. In the keynote, discusses the changing climate in which our existing buildings are now required to function. #RDHretrofit2022
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In 2019, Alex Janusz became the first recipient of the RDH Research Scholarship fund to join RDH following the completion of their studies. He's sharing more about how the scholarship shaped his experience:
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Do you need more information about #masstimberdesign?
The Mass Timber Building Enclosure Best Practice Design Guide provides guidance for anyone designing and constructing mass timber buildings.
Learn more: learnbuildingscience.com/collections/ma
#masstimberconstruction #energyefficient
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We are proud to offer annual #scholarships to students completing their research based master’s or doctoral degrees in #buildingscience.
Learn more and apply here:
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Did you know that we guide design teams through the #PassiveHouse certification process? We provide input on design, components, modeling using the software, and documenting all aspects required for certification.
Learn more: phius.org/become-a-profe
#PHIUS #PassiveHouseDesign
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Register for January 25th webinar with RDH for an overview of thermal bridging and a detailed review of the Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) Thermal Bridging Guide developed by .
Happening Tuesday, January 25, 2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
tinyurl.com/SBCJan25
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Just as last week we recognized our returning and longtime sponsors, this week we salute our newest sponsors! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Winnipeg's recently opened a new innovation centre targeting #netzero #energy. The project team included , , , and .
canadianconsultingengineer.com/buildings/mani
#engineeringnews #CCEmag
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"How to Retrofit Buildings in a Climate Emergency" is the topic of a free chat I'll present one week from today, at Noon Eastern (9am Pacific) on Dec 7. I hope you'll join us and ask tough questions! @the_phnetwork
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What an energizing day! The Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium - New England Region closes with a Q&A with RDH's enclosure specialists. Thanks to all our attendees and speakers. Don't miss our next event! Visit learnbuildingscience.com to join our mailing list to stay in-the-know.
Thank you to Alex Yoon of Monte French Design Studio and Jason Teetaert of for joining us today at the Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium - New England Region and sharing their knowledge during our micro-presentation sessions. #RDHmasstimber2021
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Right now during #RDHmasstimber2021: Dr. John Straube takes the stage to review some of the mass timber design and construction challenges that remain and delve into the bright future of mass timber.
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Thank you to Hans-Erik Blomgren at Timberlab and Aaron Gould at for sharing research, innovations, and resources during insightful micro-presentations at #RDHmasstimber2021! Let's continue to pursue excellence in mass timber together. 👏
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Next up at #RDHmasstimber2021: Toby White @ArupGroup reviews the state of current research underway that is helping to inform our understanding of fire behavior and fire dynamics in compartments and structures using mass timber.
In part 2 of Graham's moisture protection session, he provides a review of a real case study in moisture management planning to help designers, building owners, and construction pros solidify the process of moisture management planning and decision-making. #RDHmasstimber2021
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An incredible day of learning continues at #RDHmasstimber2021! Marc Rivard is providing a detailed look at the variety of mass timber products available, and covering applications for the use of these products under the 2015 International Building Code.
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What are the 5 big construction risks of wet wood? Graham Finch answer this question and so much more. #RDHmasstimber2021
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Today at #RDHmasstimber2021 we launch the latest releases of our mass timber enclosure design and moisture management guides.
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Next up: Graham Finch, Senior Building Science Specialist at RDH, dives into moisture management strategies for dry and durable buildings. This session introduces RDH’s newly updated Moisture Risk Management Strategies for Mass Timber Buildings v2 design guide. #RDHmasstimber2021
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Another fantastic micro-presentation by Bradford J. Prestbo, Director of Operations keeping the momentum going at #RDHmasstimber2021.
Rens F. Hayes of H+O Structural Engineering takes the main stage at #RDHmasstimber2021 to discuss how wood products sourced from sustainably managed forests will play a primary role in the design of sustainable, environmentally positive buildings.
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Ajla explores the innovative use of wood to create a dynamic shaped entry way at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi in Finland. The design team on this project conducted extensive research to select cladding material to meet high project expectations. #RDHmasstimber2021
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Ajla Akšamija (Professor and Chair, School of Architecture University of Utah) takes the main stage at #RDHmasstimber2021 to uncover design considerations when using wood in building enclosures.
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The Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium - New England Region kicks off this morning! We're joined by industry professionals from across North America to explore mass timber building and enclosure design. Follow along #RDHmasstimber2021
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Please note that our Canadian offices are closed today in observance of Remembrance Day. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay2021
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Did you know those who attend the Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium happening virtually on Nov 16 will receive the latest editions of RDH’s mass timber enclosure design and moisture management guides? Register now! bit.ly/3iYHcRa #RDHmasstimber2021
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If you are leading or contributing to mass timber projects in the New England region, you don’t want to miss the Mass Timber Enclosure Symposium happening virtually on November 16! Early bird pricing ends soon. bit.ly/3iYHcRa
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Our associate director Brian Wolfgang is featured alongside John Straube of & in the latest video from on rainscreen cladding! youtu.be/Ml-ZP-_e_o4 #buildingscience #housing
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What's inside a #netzeroenergy ready wall? , and share answers in the LEEP Video Series. The 3nd video discusses a split insulated wall using low vapour permeable ext. insulation + airtight sheathing membrane. youtu.be/UHwtN_FPt4Y #netzero
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McQueston Lofts in Hamilton, Ontario won Best Overall Project in this year’s Passive Projects Design Competition. As Phius verifiers for this innovative project, we could not be more thrilled. #passivehouse
