Managing Condensation and Thermal Performance with Continuous Insulation
Designing High-Performance Wood-Framed Building Enclosures
September 8, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Approved for 1 HSW LU

Hosted by AIA Maine and presented by Huber, this course explores the key considerations in designing high-performance wood-framed building enclosures.

As energy codes and green building standards continue to raise performance expectations, designers need to understand how thermal bridging, moisture, air tightness, and insulation work together within the building enclosure. This presentation will focus on the role of continuous exterior insulation in managing heat transfer and reducing condensation risk in exterior walls.

Through step-by-step examples, participants will learn how to determine the amount of continuous insulation required to meet prescriptive code requirements based on climate zone, while considering practical strategies for creating durable, energy-efficient, and healthy building assemblies.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain thermal bridging and its impact on building energy use and sustainable design.

• Identify commercial and residential wood-frame wall insulation requirements found in the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

• Explain how condensation forms in wall cavities and identify strategies to mitigate moisture and durability risks.

• Identify the practical and green building benefits of continuous exterior insulation compared with other wall assembly approaches.

Presented by Huber | Hosted by AIA Maine
1 AIA HSW Learning Unit

Registration Required:
AIA Members: FREE
Non-members: $10