3552 - Building Science Theory I

Course Description

As our climate changes and future energy sources remain uncertain, we must know how to improve building performance for greater energy efficiency. This foundational course deals with indoor and outdoor climates and the thermal envelope that separates them. You'll learn the physics of heat and moisture transfer, how they interact and the function of thermal envelopes. The course will apply this knowledge to new construction and to modifications of existing designs.  

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

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the practitioner's role in building more sustainable buildings.
• Understand and incorporate the properties of moist air and the movement of moisture within building materials in design and construction.
• Measure and incorporate the characteristics of the outdoor environment in design and construction.
• Measure and incorporate the characteristics of indoor environments and human comfort in design and construction.
• Measure the transfer of heat through building assemblies and estimate transmission heat losses.
• Prepare to write the Building Science Theory Exam ( Part I) 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