<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><br></p><p style="line-height:15.25pt"><span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"><b><font color="#ff0000">IBPSA-USA NEW YORK REGIONAL CHAPTER <i>presents</i></font><br></b><b style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb(63,63,63)">Simulating Water: A Presentation of Hygrothermal Modeling Case Studies</b><br>
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Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f"> Steven Winter Associates, Inc.,
307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10001. Tel. 212.564.5800 (main)<b><br>
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Date & Time:</b> Thursday, September 6, 2012 - 6:00-8:00 PM.<br>
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6:00-6:30 PM Networking<br>
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6:30-7:00 PM Hygrothermal Modeling
Methodology</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f"><br>
</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">Cheryl M. Saldanha, LEED GA –
Building Technology, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f"></span></p>
<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f">Description</span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:15.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f">Modern
buildings typically contain envelope systems that require specific layers to
control condensation due to moisture migration and/or air leakage, dedicated
waterproofing systems to protect moisture-sensitive backup materials (e.g.,
wood and gypsum-based products), and thermal insulation to control heat losses
and gains. Consequently, building codes include provisions for these systems in
new construction, and in some cases, renovation projects. As such, architecture
and consulting firms frequently turn to hygrothermal modeling to determine the
optimal arrangement of these layers. This presentation will introduce the
parameters to consider when setting up a model, and through several project
examples, demonstrate how hygrothermal modeling can be used to develop
assemblies with a low risk for moisture-related problems. Also, critical to the process, we will touch
on some of the limitations and assumptions made when developing a hygrothermal
model.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f">About the Speaker</span></i></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:15.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f">Cheryl
Saldanha works with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. in New York City. Cheryl specializes in building science and
building-envelope performance, including the simulation of heat, air, and
moisture migration through assemblies.
She has investigated building enclosure and mechanical system failures,
and designed remedial repairs. </span></p>
<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">7:00-7:15
PM Q & A<br>
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7:15-7:45 PM Analyzing Moisture in
Brick Masonry Walls</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#3f3f3f"><br>
</span><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">Pallavi Mantha, LEED AP BD+C –
Building Systems Analyst, Steven Winter Associates, Inc.<br>
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Description</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444"></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:15.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">The thermal resistance provided by un-insulated
brick walls (R-3 to R-5) is often insufficient for occupant thermal comfort and
energy efficiency in most climates. Retrofits to brick buildings are usually
conducted from the interior due to both financial and social pressure to
preserve the exterior façade. This seminar will focus on the thermal and hygric
behavior of brick masonry walls with interior retrofit strategies. Key inputs
that affect results and a methodology to comply with failure criteria are discussed. Analysis and results from research conducted
by SWA will be shared.</span></p>
<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">About the
Speaker</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444"></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;line-height:15.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">Pallavi Mantha works with Steven Winter Associates
on high performance buildings and research projects. Her body of work spans
numerous single-family, multifamily and commercial projects. She provides
modeling support for Building America, NYSERDA Multifamily Performance Program
(MPP), Energy Star Multifamily High-Rise (MFHR) and DOE - Commercial Building
Partnership (CBP).<br>
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With funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and
DOE’s Building <a name="_GoBack"></a>America Program, she has conducted
research and published papers on topics such as internal moisture loads in
homes, High-R walls and hygrothermal performance of hybrid wall systems. Her
areas of expertise include whole building energy modeling, high performance
component modeling, daylighting, passive solar and renewable energy strategies,
building systems research, and data visualization.</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444"></span></b></p>
<p style="line-height:15.25pt"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444"><br>
7:45-8:00 PM Q & A<br>
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Simulation Tools discussed in the Event<br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444">WUFI®
(Wärme und Feuchte instationär) and LBNL THERM</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#444444"><br>
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