As buildings are designed to meet higher standards for energy efficiency, durability, and occupant health, material selection plays an increasingly important role in long-term building performance. This one-hour course examines the properties and applications of Silane Modified Polymer (SMP) technology and its role in modern building enclosure design. Participants will review how SMP-based Air Barrier Systems contribute to durable, weather-resistant, and airtight assemblies while accommodating movement across a variety of substrates and environmental conditions.
Paul Spite
Paul Spite

Mr. Spite is a graduate of Ball State University. Certified by NCARB for practice anywhere in the United States, he currently maintains licensure in four states. He has spent over forty years accumulating a wide range of experience and knowledge as the principal of a small architectural practice. He has also created numerous lunch-and-learn presentations for building component manufacturers, as well as a variety of distance learning courses for architects, engineers and contractors on a wide range of topics. In addition to his professional experience, Mr. Spite has spent decades teaching in various venues. He has served as an adjunct professor for both Ivy Tech and Indiana University Fort Wayne, IN. He has been a guest instructor for several courses for the National Association of Church Design Builders and has published two manuals for use in church building. For this work in church design, he is an accepted life member of the National Registry of Who's Who. Recently, he has begun recording and teaching webinars on several topics for various providers of continuing education services. Creating these works for continuing education, allows Paul to follow his pursuit of knowledge and teaching what he has learned.










