Building Science and the High Performance Enclosure - NAHB Approved, CEU Course

Description

Learning Objectives

After this seminar you will understand:

1. Identify how the integration of building science is necessary in the process of planning, designing and constructing buildings.

2. Learn how universal building design and our current business structure lead to increased challenges

3. Learn how heat flow methods impact building materials and assemblies.

4. Defining the air barriers function

5. Define the key locations of air leakage on buildings

 Course Syllabus

This seminar will help you understand the impact of air leakage on building enclosure performance and the importance of air leakage control.

• Summary of building science

•       The House as a System: Green Building overview

•       Building in your climate

• Applying Building Science- a ground up approach

•       Heat, air and moisture flow

• Thermal Enclosure Improvements

•       A system, not just an R-Value

• Water Management

•       Foundations, walls, roofs

• Mechanical Design and Efficiency

• HVAC systems, hot water heating

• Ventilation Systems

• Remove, Seal, Ventilate, Filter

Prerequisites or Prior Knowledge

There are no prerequisites for this course.  However, it is assumed that a Building Professional will have a basic understanding about the topic being discussed.

Course Level:  200