In recent turbulent times, people have been sequestered in their homes with a heightened awareness of health, safety, and abundant caution in numerous lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, because of the recent need to stay at home, many of us have also been subjected to increased exposure to sources of poor indoor air quality (IAQ). With the recent surge of consumer awareness about health, along with advancements in energy efficiency and building codes over the last two decades, our industry is recognizing that healthier indoor air is a significant attribute that requires thoughtful design and execution. Tighter homes can be healthier homes, if building science fundamentals are addressed—from material selection, to radon resistance, to ventilation, to filtration. The EPA’s Indoor airPLUS Program makes it possible for builders and trades to deliver healthier indoor air at a time when clients are actively looking for it. With a decade of positive growth, Indoor airPLUS is embarking on Version 2 of the program, pushing the envelope to improve IAQ for occupants with cost-effective design approaches. EPA’s design of Indoor airPLUS Version 2 intends to include specifications for both the new construction market and for existing homes, while further addressing considerations in the growing multifamily market. Technical updates will also be proposed for whole dwelling mechanical ventilation, filtration, humidity control, combustion pollutant control, and quality assurance measures in verification. This session will introduce the proposed V2 updates to the program and their potential impact on builders and verifiers. Attendees and stakeholders will have a chance to preview these important changes and learn how to provide valuable feedback to EPA as the program continues to evolve to support both the building industry and homebuyers.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the proposed programmatic updates of Indoor airPLUS Version 2, including key technical changes in low-rise new construction.
Learn how to cost-effectively balance the energy efficiency approaches of tighter homes with the indoor air quality requirements of Indoor airPLUS.
Hear how quality assurance will be addressed to improve consistent construction and verification.
Hear how you can provide valuable feedback to improve EPA’s voluntary programs.
Instructors: Nick Hurst & Paul Raymer

CEU's: 1 AIA, 1 BPI, 1 NAHB, 1 NARI, 1 RESNET, and 1 GENERAL

**A maximum of 6 NAHB credits can be earned for entire Summit