Simulations for Envelope Diagnostics & Building Forensics Presentation

Hosted by the International Building Performance Simulation Association – Houston Chapter

As building performance simulation technology expands to areas beyond energy modeling, the field of simulations for envelope assessment and for building forensics remains relatively unexplored. Please join Christian Ozbun (Zero/Six Consulting) and Joe Fong (Walter P. Moore) as they delve into the possibilities by discussing their experiences with envelope performance simulation tools such as WUFI and the use of other simulation tools encompassing factors related to energy, daylight and building code.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss how environment and energy code impact building enclosure performance
Identify which building performance simulation tools are available to enhance design process
Recognize the appropriate procedure to operate the simulation tools (i.e. WUFI & Therm)
- Compatibility of weather barrier membranes with spray foam insulation.
- Using hygrothermal simulation tools (WUFI) to detect moisture formation on weather barrier membranes.
- Using hygrothermal simulation tools (WUFI) to select an appropriate building envelope assembly.
- What assembly / climate conditions hygrothermal simulation tools (WUFI) are useful for.

EVENT INFORMATION

COST: Free

DATE:
Wednesday, December 7

TIME:
5:30 PM CST (Networking Event)
6:00 – 7:00 PM CST (Presentation)

LOCATION:
HKS, Inc.
712 Main Street
#1200
Houston, TX 77002

Meet the Presenters

christian-ozbun_presentation Christian Ozbun – Zero/Six Consulting
Christian heads up the architecture and building simulations services and is the resident BIM specialist for Zero/Six Consulting, LLC. Licensed to practice architecture in Texas, Christian has made himself known as a versatile and innovative member of the design and building community thanks to his involvement in a broad range of project types and work scopes. His experiences include construction management, building information modeling, energy analysis, forensic architecture, construction administration, construction documentation, software development, and as-built documentation of some of our nation’s largest buildings.

joe-fong_presentation Joe Fong – Walter P. Moore
Joe has more than 20 years of experience in the architectural profession from design and planning through construction on a variety of project types including higher education, institutional, aviation and commercial projects. As a Senior Associate and a Building Envelope Consultant in the Diagnostics Group, Joe specializes in sustainable design practices, simulation modeling, and building envelope design analysis.

We hope you can join us! For more information contact Alfonso Hernandez at alfonsoh@kirksey.com

If you’re unable to attend in person, you can watch the live presentation here.

Bill is the managing and founding partner of W.H. Coltzer International (WHCI), Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm), Z6 Commissioning, LLC (a performance testing firm), and Coltzer Company, LLC (construction company). As the son of a general contractor, Bill grew up participating in the family construction business and after graduating from Texas A&M in 1984, became a licensed Architect in 1993. Since the creation of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC in 2003, Bill has participated in the remediation, design, and testing of numerous facilities across the Nation ranging in values of a few million dollars to over a few hundred million. The combination of construction knowledge, architectural training, and real-world experience gives Bill a unique perspective in the dispute resolution process.

Jeff is the Director of Engineering of Zero/Six Consulting, LLC (an architecture and exterior building envelope consulting firm). After graduating from The University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Jeff has used his expertise in the field with roofing, waterproofing, and fenestration inspections, as well as in the office with computer-aided drafting, modeling, and engineering analysis. He has been deeply involved in the testing aspects of building envelope commissioning serving as the Quality Control Manager to ensure the Z6 ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory and team are strictly following international test standards to accurately, objectively, and impartially report on the integrity of building materials and products to certify that the installed systems interface as intended. Jeff has been Appointed Qualified Inspector by The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).