Building Science and Performance for Multifamily & Commercial Construction

The commercial session will explore building science and energy performance through the lens of multifamily and light commercial construction. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how the building enclosure functions as part of the overall building system and how enclosure performance can influence energy efficiency, durability, comfort, and flexibility in mechanical system design.

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Deadline to register is September 24, 2026.

• Unique building-performance challenges associated with multifamily, mixed-use, and light commercial construction
• Compartmentalization, common walls, and air movement within multifamily buildings
• Weatherization and strategies for creating a high-performing building enclosure
• Continuous exterior insulation, including benefits, challenges, and practical considerations
• Panelized construction and maintaining continuity of the building enclosure
• The relationship between enclosure performance, air changes, ventilation, and mechanical systems
• Energy requirements and strategies for meeting evolving performance expectations
• Minnesota-specific energy considerations and available incentive or rebate programs
• Emerging building practices, materials, and trends
• Field lessons, tips, and best practices for improving building performance
• The building-science principles behind recommended practices and ability to understand why particular approaches may be appropriate under different project conditions
• ZIP System & Similar Products: Application and performance considerations, including water penetration testing and the effects of scratches or damage to the membrane/top coat, with examples from lab testing

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645 Johnson St NE, 645 Johnson Street Northeast, Minneapolis, United States

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