December 5, 2025 | Noon – 1:00
Webinar
Tickets: Free
CEUs: AIA pending, self-report
As energy codes become increasingly stringent, homebuilders are rethinking how to insulate homes effectively and efficiently. This session explores how continuous exterior insulation (CI) can help meet evolving energy standards while improving overall building performance. Learn how CI improves Total Effective R-values by reducing thermal bridging, while also enhancing wall system performance through better moisture management, air sealing and durability. The presentation will cover practical methods for integrating CI into wood-framed wall assemblies, including field-proven installation techniques and cladding attachment strategies.
Presenter
Gord Cooke
Construction Instruction
Partner
Gord is a professional engineer with over 25 years of experience in the low and high-rise residential building industry. As an educator, industry consultant and much sought after presenter, Gord has a unique talent for taking the building science issues that he sees in the field, and presenting them in an easily understood and practical real-world manner.
Gord has particular expertise in applied building science, energy efficient housing initiatives, innovative HVAC systems, ventilation and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). He has developed and delivered a multitude of workshops in these fields, as well as sales and marketing courses for builders and real estate agents to help them best promote the features and benefits of high performance houses.
Learning Objectives
- Learn how continuous insulation aligns with cost-effective solutions in meeting current and future building codes.
- Understand how the building science fundamentals of air, heat, and moisture flow impact the application of continuous insulation.
- Identify the options and techniques for consistent application of continuous insulation.
- Learn how to integrate the application of continuous insulation into the entire building process to enhance overall durability and comfort while optimizing cost and cycle times.
Continuing Education Credits
1.5 AIA pending
Learners must attend the entire session to be awarded credit for completing the program.
You can self-report general CEUs for:
- AIA LU (HSW credits only available by attending the live event)
- USGBC/LEED
- WELL Building Standard
- LFA Living Future Accreditation
- state licensure
- etc.
BuildGreenCT is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education.
An Energize CT Passive House & All-Electric Initiative program
The Sponsors of Energize Connecticut, in partnership with BuildGreenCT and Connecticut Passive House,
are pleased to offer these webinars at no cost.
Event Logistics:
A link to the webinar will be emailed to attendees in the registration confirmation email.