1、Speaker:Cheryl Ciecko,RA,FALA,LEEDCompany:Dwell Well Institute Moisture Defects in Buildings:A SICK BUILDING EPIDEMICCheryl Ciecko,Architect,FALA,LEED APDwell Well Institute Moisture Defects in Buildings:A SICK BUILDING EPIDEMIC Building Enclosure Conference|Denver|2023 Moisture Defects:A SICK BUILD
2、ING EPIDEMICPoor air quality caused by water damage and mold is contributing to increasing health burdens on occupants of buildingsProfessionals and non-professionals alike will gain knowledge and insights to discover,correct and avoid building avoid building defects,errors and omissions that defect
3、s,errors and omissions that often lead to water damageoften lead to water damage,high indoor humidity,mold and poor indoor air quality to confidently build facilities which are durable as well as being wellness supporting environments.Learning Objectives1.Recognize causes and sources of water accumu
4、lation in building materials with potential health impacts.2.Evaluate the impacts of moisture on all building materials3.Consider the mechanics of moisture movement for building design.4.Recognize moisture related building defects and design solutions to avoid them.CHERYL CIECKO,FALA,LEED APArchitec
5、tLicensed architect,building science,and healthy building consultant providing education and resources to professionals and individuals worldwide.Mission:Mission:Create awareness&education to prevent building defects that lead buildings that make occupants sick.Building Enclosure Conference|Denver|2
6、023 Moisture Defects:A SICK BUILDING EPIDEMICPoor air quality caused by water damage and mold is contributing to increasing health burdens on occupants of buildingsUnderstanding and applying building science fundamentals along with considerations uniquely related to region,site,structure type,materi