Exterior building envelopes provide visual identity, structural integrity, moisture/ weather protection, and durability. The buildin g envelope is also a critical component of a building’s energy system, significantly impacting thermal comfort and energy perfo rmanc e. Careful thermal envelope design can reduce mechanical conditioning needs, lower operations and maintenance costs, and enh ance the rmal comfort. This webinar will discuss how to integrate envelope and mechanical system design and utilize energy modelin g a s a design tool. Learn when thermal mass is a good strategy and what innovative new technologies are appropriate choices for t he Col orado climate zone. Discover how current building and energy codes may impact envelope design and construction.Prerequisite knowledge includes general understanding of design and construction with broad comprehension of basic principles of energy effici