Tools to estimate moisture and humidity risk @GreenHomeInstitute
Tools to estimate moisture and humidity risk  @GreenHomeInstitute
Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dive into moisture management for buildings with our hands-on app session. Learn how to tackle and predict moisture issues using an easy-to-use app built from a Google spreadsheet. Explore charts that make understanding moisture movement simple. Access a handy reference tab for more resources. Join us for a practical, fun session on solving building moisture challenges.


Continuing Education Units (CEUS) submitted 1 hour in*

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP) Pillar(s): Energy, Health, Materials,
• American Institute of Building Designers (AIBD)
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
• Building Science Institute (BSI) Verifier
• Passive House Consultant US (CPHC)
• Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)


Lessons Learned

1. Understand Moisture Issues: Grasp the basics of building moisture problems and solutions that impact health.
2. Understand how to apply the moisture app for real-world problem-solving and predicting moisture loads that increase occupant welfare.
3. Gain skills in interpreting charts to understand better how moisture behaves in buildings and remedy it in a safer way.
4. Explore the reference tab for a variety of tools and educational materials to enhance your moisture management knowledge.


Need CEUS?
Take the Quiz here:
greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/tools-to-estimate-moisture-and-humidity-risk


Speakers

Anthony Cox is the Building Science Manager and Lead Trainer at Community Housing Partners, Energy Solutions division, with over 30 years of experience in Weatherization. Since 1999, he has played a vital role in developing and delivering training programs internationally for the home performance industry.

Anthony is the creator of widely recognized training tools like House of Pressure® and H.A.M. House®, designed to illustrate building science principles effectively. Holding a business management degree and licenses in Master HVAC and Residential Building Analysis in Virginia, Anthony is also certified by the Building Performance Institute.

Anthony is actively involved in national committees, contributing to the development of industry standards.

Ben Knopp is a Building Systems and Energy Analyst at Community Housing Partners. He has experience in building science, energy efficiency, and mechanical system research, development, design, and commissioning. His current focus includes energy equity, resiliency, health, and integrating Weatherization with decarbonization of homes in under-served communities. He is an alum of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute Fellowship, a 2019 Innovator with the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab IMPEL+ Program, a 2016 Winner of the Oak Ridge National Lab JUMP Innovation Contest in Water Heating and holds a US patent for a novel water heating technology. Ben holds credentials such as: PHIUS+ Rater and CPHC from the Passive House Institute US, Certified Energy Manager from the Association of Energy Engineers, and Licensed Residential Building Energy Analyst from the Commonwealth of Virginia.


Advanced Course: Before taking this course, you may want to know how HVAC and ventilation systems work in residential buildings and may wish to have some experience with design, installation and/or rating. If you do not, the tool has additional resources to help you understand what you can follow to benefit from.

Please access the tool and follow along here:
webclient.openasapp.net/portal#!/client/app/f7076cac-22cd-4bfd-8aad-26f3f4d4c23b
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