Resilient Designs: Post-Frame Construction for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Spaces

Resilient Designs: Post-Frame Construction for Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Spaces

to take this course

Post-frame construction is the perfect choice for any low-rise commercial building due to its energy efficiency, durability, versatility, and aesthetic appeal. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss post-frame construction methods; including foundations, columns, and trusses, as well as materials, coatings, and paint options.  By the end of this course, you will be able to demonstrate how post-frame construction can be used in a variety of applications in different markets and provide cost-effective solutions for your project.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Define post-frame construction and identify materials, coatings, and paint options, including the sustainable benefits of each
  2. Discuss the different post-frame construction methods; focusing on foundations, columns, and trusses to ensure construction is safe for installers and future occupants
  3. Illustrate how post-frame construction can increase energy efficiency through insulation, air circulation, and condensation control to benefit both occupants and the environment
  4. Review the sustainable benefits of post-frame construction including energy efficiency, materials efficiency, durability, longevity, recyclability, and low environmental impact
  5. Demonstrate how post-frame construction can be used in a variety of applications in different markets
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(06) Wood, Plastics and Composites
Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video
Applicable Credits