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IAQ & Healthy Homes

Successful Gut Rehabs with EPA's Indoor airPLUS

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM  
Location: Room M100 I (Mezzanine Level)
CEU Type(s): BPI, HHE, InterNACHI, NARI
The Indoor airPLUS (IAP) certification has been gaining traction in residential new construction, adding indoor air quality (IAQ) improvements to the energy efficiency of ENERGY STAR labeled homes and apartments. But the IAP specifications are also applicable for homes and buildings undergoing gut-rehabilitation, and innovative builders and developers have earned the IAP label in these projects, rehabbing some of them all the way to Passive House standards. The recent development of IAP Version 2 will address various elements of gut rehabs even more directly than before, with alternative approaches and affordability in mind.

This session will explore how EPA partners have already used IAP Version 1 in gut rehabs, illustrated by successful implementation in unique projects, some of which had moisture control and air tightness challenges that are common in rehabs. EPA representatives will also describe the changes to IAP in Version 2 that particularly impact gut rehab projects and the decisions behind the development and refinements of the Indoor airPLUS Program.

Learning Objectives:

By attending this session, attendees will:
  • Innovative Approaches in Gut Rehab Projects: Explore creative and effective strategies used by builders and developers to apply IAP specifications in gut-rehabilitated homes, achieving significant indoor air quality improvements.
  • Success Stories in Challenging Environments: Learn from real-world projects that overcame common challenges such as moisture control and air tightness issues, demonstrating successful implementation of IAP Version 1 in unique rehab settings.
  • Insights into IAP Version 2: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments in IAP Version 2, specifically tailored to address elements of gut rehab projects more directly. Discover alternative approaches and affordability considerations integrated into the updated program.