Group Viewing: Architectural Detailing for High Performance and Healthy Buildings

Join us on Thursday at the firm office of COTE Chair Elizabeth Pacheco on May 14 for a group viewing and discussion on high-performance residential design and the principles behind the “Pretty Good House” approach.

Lift refreshments served!

Connect with like-minded, sustainability-focused architecture peers as we continue building a strong, future-thinking community right here at AIANS.

Viewing Description (1HSW)

Join Emily Mottram, known for her work on the “Pretty Good House” concept, for a session exploring the proper detailing and installation for air, water, and insulation layers within a building. Emily will demonstrate how to begin the design process with the specific climate zone, and then reverse engineer decisions from there. Participants will learn to identify risks associated with poorly executed detailing and explore strategies to enhance air quality and building durability through careful material selection and detailing control layers. By viewing the structure as a whole-building integrated system, this approach highlights a practical framework for designing custom residential homes that prioritizes occupant health, safety, and welfare.