Looking for something to do tomorrow night? Head out to the Audubon Greenwich to find out how to insulate your home and still be green!
Green Homes, Green Buildings:
An "Audubon At Home" Series in Greenwich
Green Insulation Choices for Residential Architecture
Presented by Foster Lyons from Coastal Point Construction, LLC
November 17, 2011
6:00-8:30 pm
Foster Lyons is co-owner of Coastal Point Construction, LLC, in Cos Cob, CT. Since entering the construction industry in 1988, he has been involved with the construction management of over 800 units of housing. He has served as Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive and company owner for many commercial and residential projects in Connecticut, New York City and its northern suburbs. Foster’s educational background, especially in the areas of heat and moisture transfer allows him a comfortable familiarity with building science and green construction. Foster holds a master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University and a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Georgetown University.
Lyons' lecture will be a detailed explanation of the numerous thermal insulation choices for residential architecture and a methodology for proper selection. It is suitable for both homeowners and building professionals.
Learning Objectives
- Learn about the various thermal insulation materials available for use in residential construction.
- Learn about the ideal exterior wall, roof and floor system.
- Understand how to calculate the code required insulation thicknesses.
- Understand how the code requirements relate to actual building performance.
- Identify the appropriate locations for the various insulation types.
- Identify the multiple pros and cons for commonly available thermal insulation materials
- Learn to calculate the cost differences between the commonly available thermal insulation materials.
1.5 Hours, 1.5 AIA Learning Units, HSW, SD
$20 per person. RSVP Required. RSVP to Jeff Cordulack at 203-869-5272 x239 or jcordulack@audubon.org. 6:00 pm: Wine & Cheese Reception / 7:00-8:30 pm: Presentation
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