Site & Skin

Service Description

The building envelope plays a central role in both the environmental impact, indoor comfort, and energy performance of buildings. In this session, we delve into both the technical and environmental aspects of the building envelope and provide an extended overview of relevant solutions for thermal insulation, façade cladding, roofing systems and glazing. The training session also takes an in-depth look at bio-based insulation materials, their technical and practical considerations, their cost, and the ways in which they contribute to a healthy and comfortable indoor environment. A series of inspiring examples and real-life use cases will be presented and provide you with an extended palette of sustainable solutions for all parts of the building envelope. Get ready to discover over 50 sustainable building materials! After this training, you will: - Have a solid understanding of the key aspects to consider when aiming for a sustainable and high-performance building envelope. - Possess an extensive and detailed overview of the various bio-based insulation materials available on the market today, including their areas of application, thermal performance, costs, and environmental impacts. - Understand the pros, cons, and key considerations of different insulation materials, as well as the science behind their thermal, acoustic, and moisture-regulating properties. - Have a wide-ranging overview of readily available low-impact façade and roofing solutions (ranging from masonry, panels and claddings to coatings and reused materials), and understand some key technical aspects they entail. - Know which considerations are key for reducing the environmental impact and improving the circularity of flat roofs, windows, and window frames. - Be able to immediately get started using a wide range of budget-friendly, low-impact building materials that can be applied directly in your own projects. Why this training? This course provides a clear understanding of the core aspects of sustainable construction and shows you the current trends and best practices that are easy to adopt. You’ll gain tools to engage in meaningful conversations with your building team, stakeholders and clients, and receive a set of practical insights and technical references to boost sustainability in your construction process in a pragmatic and budget-conscious way. In particular, this session offers various in-depth insights about the frequently asked questions surrounding the technical performance, pricing, and feasibility of bio-based insulation materials in construction projects. For whom? This training is intended for architects, contractors, developers, and any other professionals in the construction sector. No prior experience is required. However, expect a dense session in which various technical and ecological aspects will be discussed in depth.