21st Annual PA Housing and Land Development Conference

Welcome &
Opening Remarks

Building Better Homes — Opportunities and Risks from Change

Houses are relatively simple structures, but the interactions between different aspects of the building and its systems can be complex. This session will focus on the changes in construction practices and technologies that present new cost effective opportunities and avoid many of the risks inherent in the building process. Learn about common construction details that can lead to moisture and indoor air quality problems, and excessive energy consumption.

Construction through the Seasons

Climatic conditions vary throughout the year and can have serious consequences for home construction. Freezing temperatures, rain, and humidity are factors contractors must contend with as they work to enclose the structure. Learn how to avoid problems and share your solutions in this builder forum.

Building Envelope and Integration of the Trades

Creating a weather-resistant building shell requires the coordination of multiple parties. This session will cover scheduling concerns that must be addressed for proper integration of building materials.

Spray Foam and Hybrid Insulation Systems

Combining two or more insulation materials in building assembly can either result in high performance or headaches. Discover systems that work, be aware of those that don't, and know how to tell the difference.

Mechanical Ventilation for Tight Homes

With energy codes driving tighter building envelopes, moisture and indoor air quality problems are increasingly becoming a concern. Learn how improve customer satisfaction by installing efficient and cost-effective mechanical ventilation systems.

Top Five Reasons for HVAC Call-Backs

Old rules of thumb used for HVAC design don't work in today's houses. Learn what's changed, and why proper HVAC design is essential for good performance.

Bill Ronayne, Brandywine Valley Heating and Air Conditioning

Water-Efficient Plumbing Systems

We spend millions on wastewater treatment, and millions more pumping water back to houses. Learn how you can drive sales by saving homeowners on their water and energy bills through efficient fixtures and devices.

Reducing Costs through Green Building

Some green building techniques result in cost tradeoffs that can save builders and homebuyers money. Learn which green features are most likely to be cost-neutral or even reduce up-front costs.

ENERGY STAR Homes Version 3

Energy Star Homes is more than just air sealing and insulation; it is a comprehensive thermal enclosure, HVAC, and water management program. Learn how to get an edge with one of the nation's most recognized brands.

Energy Efficient Mortgages

With many homebuyers focused on upfront costs, there is often little direct incentive for builders or remodelers to exceed minimum energy requirements. Innovative mortgage products can help improve the efficiency and marketability of your product.

Welcome

Opening Plenary Session:
Innovative Community Development

Tom Shepstone
Shepstone Management Company

As the real estate is rebounding after the recession, consumer demands have changed. New developments need to focus on more innovative community designs incorporating green principles to meet the desires of today's consumers. This session will provide a broad perspective of trends in development planning to address the wants of consumers.

Greenmoore Village: A NBGS Green Development Case Study in PA
Mark Maloney - Halfmoon Development

Following up the plenary session on Innovative Community Development, this session will present the first NGBS Level 4 Green land development project in Pennsylvania. Learn about how the NGBS land development principles can be applied within the regulatory and environmental constraints of Pennsylvania.

Green Development Techniques that Make "Cents"
Peter Vargo - Nu-Tech Energy Solutions
Kyle Macht - Envinity

Green development can increase the marketability of a project and it can also save the developer money. This session will focus on easy to achieve green points and techniques that can cost less than traditional building approaches.

PHRC Guidelines for Subdivision and Land Development
Katie Blansett, PhD, PE - PHRC

The PHRC has developed and is updating guidelines for land development that encourage sustainable and green design practices. Learn about these design guidelines and how that can be used to support more innovative design.

Water Quality Calculations for NPDES Permits
Katie Blansett, PhD, PE - PHRC

Permits are requiring more calculation and documentation of the water quality of stormwater runoff. Learn about water quality data sources and how to use Event Mean Concentration (EMC) data to calculate runoff loads for TMDLs plans and stormwater permits.

Stormwater Policy update:

Chapter 102
Jennifer Orr - PA DEP
Learn about practical issues related to the implementation of new Ch 102 regulations recent waivers granted.

Stormwater Offset Policy
Gregory Newell, PE - Nave Newell
Learn about the new DEP policy allowing for offsite stormwater management.

Panel Discussion on Role of Authorities in Stormwater Management
Steve Hann, Esq - Hamburg, Rubin Mullin, Maxwell, & Lupin
Mark Bowan, PE - Kleinschmidt
James Wheeler - PSATS
Bob Bender - North Wales Water Authority

The topic of stormwater authorities comes up more and more frequently in discussions of how to pay for the increasing need for stormwater management facilities. This panel discussion will focus on the issues involved with local governmental financing, land developers' perspective, HOA ownership, the different ways that an authority might be structured including regional stormwater authorities and how they can be used to meet stormwater needs.

This program provides an overview of the commercial provisions of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, including building envelopes, mechanical systems, service water heating, and electrical power and lighting systems. Special emphasis is placed on proper data input for, and review of, COMcheck Software compliance materials.

Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code has adopted the International Residential Code (IRC) for the design and construction of single family, two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. While many requirements of the IRC apply equally to all residential structures within its scope, there are certainly unique requirements and challenges that apply solely to two-family dwellings and townhouse construction. This course will address these unique issues in a practical manner. Topics include:

• Exterior walls and fire separation distances
• Fire rated assemblies
• Maintaining fire rating of penetrations of a rated assembly
• Air sealing and fire blocking challenges
• When accessible units are required
• Challenges for dryer exhaust systems
• Fire separation issues created by unusual geometrics, decks and garages
• A virtual inspection of a townhouse inspection