How Extreme Weather has Helped Shape Commissioning of Healthcare Buildings

In the face of increasing extreme weather events and climate change, the commissioning process must adapt to better serve one of our most essential sectors: hospitals and healthcare facilities. This presentation will delve into the history of extreme weather and the changing climate, its impact on the building enclosure, evolution of the building enclosure commissioning process, and the increasing need for a resilient building envelope in healthcare buildings.

• Demonstrate an understanding of extreme weather events and climate impacts as they relate to the building envelope.
• Understand the history of regulatory requirements and building code improvements over the years in response to extreme weather events.
• Explain the increased prominence of building enclosures in the overall commissioning process.
• Understand the importance of building enclosure performance relative to healthcare facilities.

1 AIA LU