3555 - Building Envelope Systems-II Walls & Windows

Course Description

Walls and windows function together as part of a building envelope. This course will teach you industry best practices on how it's done. You'll learn how different assemblies work, including solid masonry walls, cavity walls, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), wood and precast concrete walls and curtain wall systems. Case studies will illustrate issues such as thermal and moisture performance, air leakage resistance, durability, maintenance, life-cycle cost, fire safety, environmental impacts and low-energy building design using passive solar strategies.  

The course material covers part of the Examination Learning Objectives of the Building Envelope Systems Exam conducted by Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB) for the Building Science Specialist (BSS^®) designation.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand key performance, maintenance and life-cycle cost indicators and how they're applied to building construction cladding.
• Choose the right wall and window systems for contemporary buildings.
• Understand how and why different structural elements are used in masonry buildings.
• Understand environmental requirements and their impact on costs.
• Use your knowledge of durable wall design and construction to design wall and window systems.
• Prepare to write the Building Envelope Systems Exam -Wall & Windows- for BSS® 

Recommendations

This course is recognised by the following association(s). Click on the association name for details.

• Building Science Specialist Board of Canada (BSSB)

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

• Building Science Practice : Required Courses