AIACCC - May's Lunch & Learn

Lunch time event hosted by AIA California Central Coast Chapter

Madonna Inn's Round Room (Just up the stairs from the registration office.)

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With increasing fire intensity throughout the state and more areas designated with high fire severity zones, our region is naturally interested in building construction that decreases fire risk. Fortunately, there is an overlap of strategies that reduce fire risk while also improving energy performance and indoor occupant health. This course walks through those strategies for new construction, highlighting the confluence of the Title 24 Energy code, WUI and Zero Net Carbon Design. 

Learning Objectives

Understand where the energy code, Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code and Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) overlap in building construction.

Identify code requirements and key strategies for hardening the building envelope and improving energy efficiency through air sealing and strategic window choices.

Discuss impacts and opportunities for PV panels and battery storage systems, including size, placement, and chemistry.

Evaluate options for locating electric heat pumps and heat pump water heaters to support both energy efficiency and fire resistance.

Andy Pease - In Balance Green Consulting

Andy Pease is a building science expert and sustainability leader with a focus on high-performance, resilient design. With extensive experience in energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization strategies, Andy works closely with project teams to align building systems with evolving energy codes and climate goals. His work bridges technical performance with real-world application, helping designers implement solutions that improve durability, occupant health, and long-term building performance.

Jennifer Rennick - In Balance Green Consulting

Jennifer Rennick is a sustainability and energy consultant specializing in high-performance building design and code compliance. She brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to integrating Title 24 requirements, electrification strategies, and zero net carbon goals into project workflows. Jennifer collaborates with architects, engineers, and owners to deliver projects that are both energy efficient and resilient, with a strong emphasis on constructability and long-term value.

Interested in speaking at our monthly LnL’s? Please contact us as [email protected] for more information.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Madonna Inn's Round Room, 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, United States

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