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Education

Webinar: Window Performance and Impact on Thermal Comfort

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Zoom Webinar

Fee: Free, exclusively for BILD members

Join us for an in-depth training webinar focused on the critical role windows play in residential energy performance and occupant comfort. This session will explore how to evaluate window performance, what defines high-performance, energy-efficient windows, and why thoughtful window selection is essential to achieving comfortable, resilient homes.

Led by Alexis Minniti of Building Knowledge Canada, the webinar will bring concepts to life through a practical case study, demonstrating how window choices directly influence the overall energy performance of an archetype home. Attendees will gain actionable insights they can apply to design, specification, and construction decisions.

In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
1. Key window performance metrics and how to interpret them
2. The defining characteristics of high-performance, energy-efficient windows
3. The relationship between windows and thermal comfort, including heat loss, solar gain, and occupant experience
4. A real-world case study showing how window selection impacts the energy performance of a typical home
Whether you’re a builder, renovator, designer, or industry professional, this session will strengthen your understanding of how smarter window decisions can improve both energy efficiency and homeowner comfort.

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Speakers

Alexis Minniti

Sustainability Specialist, MASc, Building Knowledge Canada