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Building Science Training
Analyzing homes is lot like being an investigator of a mystery. Each one is different. Each one tells a different tale. Each one has a history. Homes can last for hundreds of years - something that many of us forget. The occupants can tell you some or all of the history depending on how long they have lived in the home and how recently it was built. The building envelope is the shell that protects the occupants, shelters them from the weather, and should keep them comfortable and healthy. The fundamentals of building science are universal and can be learned. The details of each home makes them individual and adds to the experience and wisdom that can only be gained with time.
Heyoka offers training programs, some of which can lead to BPI certification and some of which will further enhance your knowledge tool box. We offer training in:
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BPI Building Analyst
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BPI Envelope Professional
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BPI Heating Professional
Ducting Analysis and repair - Combustion Safety
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Residential Ventilation
Advanced Zonal Pressure Diagnostics - ASHRAE 62.2 Ventilation Standard Training
Comments from students: Paul is an exceptionally
qualified teacher, and an excellent choice for leading this new BPI
training initiative. He sets a high standard and example for the students.” A.P. Truro, MA “I would like to thank you for  allowing
me to take both the Building Performance Institutes Analyst and
Envelope Courses. I have worked in the trades for most of the last forty
years. I am a self-employed building contractor. Like many, I have felt
the effects of the economic recession and realize the need to expand my
skills. These classes were opportunities to learn how to evaluate
buildings in terms of their being considered a system. The improvement
of energy use and the quality of the air and comfortability were
considered. There is a need to retrofit homes to make best use of energy
supplies. This is obvious given the economic and political costs of
energy. I hope to take advantage of this training to help myself
economically and my community. I had not been in an academic setting for
quite sometime. It was as much like college as I remembered it. Paul
Raymer was a very good instructor. His depth of subject knowledge and
enthusiasm for teaching made this a real learning experience for me.
Thank you so much for making this available to me.” M.M. Marstons Mills, MA “Thank you for the opportunity to
be apart of this amazing class. Paul Raymer was extremely knowledgeable
on all things building performance related. I highly recommend this
class for weatherization contractors, auditors and builders.” J.S. Hyannis, MA
Upcoming Training Schedule: Course Title
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| Combustion Safety
| Dec. 19th, 2011
| | Air Leakage Control & Insul Intro
| Jan 30th - Feb 2nd
| UMass Dartmouth
| | Air Leakage Control & Insul Intro | Feb 20th - Feb 23rd
| UMass Dartmouth
| BPI Building Analyst
| March 5th - March 9th
| UMass Dartmouth
| Advanced Zonal Pressure Diagnostics
| April 14th & 15th
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Principal Trainer: Paul H.  Raymer - HERS Rater, BPI Certified Analyst, Envelope, Heating, AC/Heat Pump; has been working in building science since 1977, taught classes across the country, mentor for major builders, author of the Residential Ventilation Handbook, author of a bimonthly column on tools in Home Energy Magazine, member of ASHRAE 62.2.
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