Rainscreen Systems and Their Contribution to Sustainability
Course Summary:
This course provides an in-depth discussion of The Rainscreen Principle to include all technical aspects such as air barriers, continuous insulation, girt systems, and a detailed review of the many different cladding options available to the market.
Covering these five critical design considerations:
(i) Air, Vapor & Water Control
(ii) Thermal Efficiency
(iii) Fire Safety
(iv) Sustainability
(v) Cladding Options.
After becoming acclimated with this principle and its history, attendees will review how the rainscreen principle contributes to the health, safety and welfare of the project participants and the eventual occupants.
Course Number: ISA101, 1 AIA HSW CE Credit
Michael Moorhouse, LEED AP | Building Envelope Consultant
Prior to joining ISAarchitectural, Michael was the Director of Sales for a prominent architectural engineering and manufacturing firm based in Cambridge, Maryland where he developed a "roadmap for specification" and honed his craft for project development, sales tracking, follow up and closing. He has 15 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, is a qualified LEED accredited professional since 2009, and earned his MBA from Wilmington University in 2011.
Michael is a participating committee member with the Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA), which is the leading authority on rainscreen design, and he has extensive experience and knowledge in the architectural design and construction process of the building envelope.
Michael is your complete design resource for exterior rainscreens & cladding. To include Continuous Insulation, Metal Panel Systems, Terra Cotta Systems, Phenolic Panels, Fiber Cement, ACM Composite, Engineered stone, and Porcelain Tile.