Matt Braun is a Building Design Manager for GAF in the West Region of the US. Matt is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states (AZ, CO, & TX) and holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. With over 13 years of experience in building enclosure design and consulting, his background includes waterproofing design in multi-family construction, compliance and forensic testing of roof and exterior facade assemblies, consulting on new construction and restoration projects, and review of roofing and building designs with designers and installers. Matt is also an active member of IIBEC (Colorado Chapter President 2023 & 2024) and NRCA.
Courses
Rooftop Solar: Maximizing Solar Power Generation & Getting to Carbon Neutrality
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 3-4pm ET
Solar energy is now cost competitive and rooftop energy generation is becoming more mainstream. As owners shift towards a net-zero approach to portfolio management, rooftop real estate is primed for solar panels. This presentation is geared towards owners considering the benefits of solar arrays and the designers guiding owners through this process. Understanding the long-term trends that make rooftop solar a compelling choice is the first step. Considerations to maximize output will be discussed, and approaches to various solar installations will be evaluated to assist with the design process. This will include how rooftop solar can support the path to net zero. Finally, roofing considerations to assist in the long-term performance of the roof assembly will be discussed.