This session on backup systems that exceed code requirements for air, thermal, and moisture barrier tightness offers vital insights for architects seeking to enhance building performance and occupant comfort. By implementing these superior systems, architects can significantly reduce energy consumption while ensuring optimal indoor environmental quality, safeguarding both the health and well-being of building occupants.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquire knowledge about the history of rainscreen wall design.
- Understand the performance fundamentals of wall design.
- Identify key weaknesses in multi-component backup wall assemblies.
- Explore the advantages of insulated composite backup wall systems.
Continuing Education Credits:
1.0 AIA LU HSW 
Kevin Franz
Business Development Manager, Nucor
With over 30 years of experience in architecture and the past 23 of those as a registered architect, Kevin has worked on a diversified collection of projects including the urban high-rise, retail, healthcare, multi- family and major industrial building types. Kevin’s role at Metl-Span is to combine his experience as an architect and his technical knowledge of the insulated metal panel to provide an unprecedented level of project support. Design assistance, specification development, product research and installation training are several of the adaptable roles that Kevin can fill while ensuring the smooth management and successful completion of the design intent.
