Architecture & DesignSustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems

Sustainable Design: Eco-efficiency of Roofing Insulation Systems

SKU: RV-10189
Duration: 1.00 Hr

This 1-hour interactive online course explores several popular roofing insulation systems – Expanded polystyrene (EPS), Polyisocyanurate (Polyiso), Extruded polystyrene (XPS), and Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) – and discusses the influences each one has on sustainable design.

It is divided into the following sections:

  • Sustainable Development
  • Insulation Systems
  • Technical Aspects
  • Environmental and Economic Aspects
  • Appendix

    • The course begins with an introduction to sustainable development, compares different plastic insulation systems, then follows up with some technical points on each system. Lastly, eco-efficiency analysis is explained and the environmental and economic aspects of each system are discussed.

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    Course Details

    Learning Objectives

    At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

    • Describe the available plastic foam roof insulation technologies for commercial low-slope roofs.
    • Explain advancements in direct-to-deck roofing application, including system components, technical aspects and technology advances.
    • Discuss economic and environmental comparisons and advantages of the systems.
    • Understand how to assess the relative environmental aspects of each technology in order to create the most sustainable roofing system to meet your design needs.

    Specs

    Course Level Fundamental
    Languages English
    Compatibility MobileReady, Responsive

    Clifford Black

    Author

    Cliff Black is the Market Development Program Manager for BASF Polyurethane Foam Enterprises LLC. A member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), his 30 years of broad technical experience in commercial and residential construction include: architectural systems, building sciences, building envelope technologies, and construction forensics.

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