If you design or specify high‑performance homes, these two upcoming AIBD webinars are made for you.

1. High-Performance Homes Team

Are appraisers recognizing the value of sustainable features? (1.0 P4 CE)

Several organizations and initiatives have been working with appraisers to improve how high‑performance homes are valued, so their sustainable and energy‑efficient features are properly recognized—but is it actually changing what shows up on the appraisal report? Join the High-Performance Homes Team to examine what’s working, what’s not, and how designers can better communicate performance data, documentation, and value to the appraisal side of the table.

High-Performance Homes Team events are best when you bring your own ideas and pictures to show (just be mindful of the time; we only have one hour for everybody)!

You’ll also:

• Explore how energy efficiency, material choices, and climate adaptation strategies are currently being treated in practice.
• Share your own projects and questions in an informal, solutions‑oriented roundtable format (screen sharing, webcams, and mics encouraged).

Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
​Time: 2:00–3:00 pm EST
​Format: Interactive roundtable (online)
​Credit: 1.0 P4 CE

2. Building Resilient Residences

The Art and Science of Rain Screens and Continuous Insulation (1.0 P4 CE)

Stop giving away interior square footage just to hit energy targets. Learn how to move performance to the exterior with continuous insulation and well‑designed rain screens. This complimentary, one‑hour session shows how optimized insulation and an effective drainage plane can improve thermal performance, increase durability, and simplify installation for both single‑family and multifamily projects.​

You’ll learn how to:

• Design wall assemblies that boost R‑value and comfort without thickening interior walls.​
• Use rain‑screen strategies to manage bulk water, reduce moisture risks, and extend facade life.​
• Integrate Atlas Roofing’s EnergyShield CI products for resilient, energy‑efficient envelopes that are easier to build and repeat.

This complimentary webinar is sponsored by Atlas Roofing, manufacturers of EnergyShield, EnergyShield‑CGF, EnergyShield‑Ply, and EnergyShield‑XR. Presenter Lance Williams, an Atlas Roofing Architectural Specialist with 20 years of CI experience, will connect building science fundamentals to practical detailing and installation insights.

Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025
​Time: 3:00–4:00 pm EST
​Format: Live webinar
​Credit: CPBDs receive 1.0 P4‑CE for attending live.

Reserve your seat

Space is limited, especially for the interactive High‑Performance Homes Team roundtable. Use the registration link below:

How to Join an AIBD Webinar: For non-members, some webinars are free and some cost $25. Because you’re an AIBD Member, you get access for free no matter what. Simply log in to your AIBD member account on the upcoming webinars page. Once logged in, your free access code will appear automatically at the top—no extra steps needed. It looks like this: Then, at AIBD.org/webinars, select which webinar to register for.

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Looking forward to seeing you online,
Garrett Mickley, BIM-R
Communications Director