Closing the gaps: Integrated building-enclosure design for WUI wildfire resilience

Name: Closing the gaps: Integrated building-enclosure design for WUI wildfire resilience
Start: 2026-11-10T14:00:00.0000000+00:00
End: 2026-11-10T23:57:00.0000000+00:00
Location: Virtual

Join us online Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT for our next ROCKonnect masterclass.

Wildfire resilience starts with the whole enclosure

Wildfires don’t attack one component of a structure, they test every pathway. A robust wall assembly means nothing if vulnerable windows, doors, vents, eaves, or installation details create an entry point for embers, radiant heat, or flame. As wildfires intensify and development expands into the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), every detail matters. Learn how coordinated enclosure strategies protect buildings and communities.

Designers and builders face a critical challenge: how do you coordinate materials, assemblies, and details across insulation, fenestration, and the building envelope to create a truly resilient structure? This November, join industry leaders Michael Bousfield and Ali Al-Janabi for an hour of focused, practical guidance on integrated enclosure design for wildfire-prone regions.

Webinar details

Date: Tuesday, November 10

Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT

Location: Live virtual event — Experience the learning live from the comfort of your own environment!

Who should attend

Architects, engineers, contractors, and building professionals working on projects that are in WUI zones or where fire safety is an essential part of the building.

What you'll learn

This session brings together insulation and fenestration expertise to examine real, coordinated strategies for WUI-focused design:

Understand the wildfire hazards associated with Wildland–Urban Interface (WUI) areas, including ember exposure, radiant heat, and direct flame, and the codes, standards, and test methods that inform wildfire-resilient design.
Examine how noncombustible stone wool insulation performs in fire-resistance-rated wall, roof, and floor assemblies while maintaining thermal continuity
Explore the role of windows, doors, and glazing in protecting the enclosure, including glazing performance and design measures that limit ember entry and heat failure.
Apply integrated design principles to coordinate insulation, fenestration, glazing, and details—balancing wildfire resilience, thermal performance, constructability, and architectural intent.

Why attend

Learn a framework you can use on your next project. Walk away with actionable principles for coordinating insulation, fenestration, and details—whether you’re designing a new residential project, retrofitting an existing structure, or specifying for a mixed-use development in a high-risk zone.
Earn 1.0 AIA LU | HSW continuing education credit
Direct access to panelists for real-time Q&A.

Event details

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. CT / 11:00 a.m. PT
Location: Live virtual event - Free to attend
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU | HSW

Reserve your spot to earn 1 CEU credit.

See first hand why integrated design matters. Wildfire resilience emerges from coordinated choices across insulation, fenestration, detailing, and installation—all working together to close the gaps where embers, radiant heat, and flame might find a pathway inside..

Featured speakers

Michael Bousfield,
Technical Director, Cascadia Windows & Doors

Michael is a leading North American technologist in fiberglass window and door systems. He developed the world's first Passive House certified fiberglass window and window wall system, and works with commercial clients to create custom high-performance fenestration solutions.

Ali Al-Janabi, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Building Science Manager, ROCKWOOL

Ali helps guide high-performance solutions using mineral wool across North America. With engineering degrees from Malaysia and the University of Manitoba, he supports architects, engineers, and contractors in applying complex building science concepts. Ali earned the Joseph S. Zajchowski Technical Excellence Award from CSI Northeast Region.

Resources & Support

Architect Resources

Meet your clients needs with ROCKWOOL’s high performance insulation. Access brochures, specifications and technical downloads in our digital library.

Consulting and calculation support

Building Science and Technical Services

Our technical team provides product, application and building science support for architects, designers, specifiers, builders, and anyone seeking technical assistance with the use of stone wool insulation.