Building Science for Occupant Comfort and Durability in Low-

BCCT2604 - Building Science for Occupant Comfort and Durability in Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Explore key building science principles to enhance occupant comfort and building durability in low-rise residential projects. Ideal for builders and site professionals focused on improving livability and longevity.

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Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Building Science, Comfort, and Durability
1. The Enclosure's Role in Comfort — Heat Exchange and Operative Temperature
2. Humidity, Summer Overheating, and Local Thermal Discomfort
1. Heat Loss and Effective R-Value — Where Heat Actually Escapes
2. Surface Temperatures, Radiant Effects, and Diagnosing Thermal Discomfort
1. Air Leakage — Driving Forces, Leakage Paths, and Airtightness Testing
2. Drafts, Pollutant Transport, and Indoor Environmental Quality
1. Moisture Transport Mechanisms and the Wetting–Drying Balance
2. Rain, Ground Water, and Roof Moisture in Practice
1. Condensation and Vapour Control in the Assembly
2. Mould Risk, Indoor Humidity, and Occupant Well-Being
3. Review
1. Ventilation Requirements in the BC Building Code
2. Sizing, Commissioning, and Keeping Ventilation Working
1. Common Enclosure Failures in Low-Rise Residential Construction
2. Common Interface and Mechanical Failures
1. Owning the Control Layers and Controlling Substitutions
2. Hold Points, Weather Decisions, and Documentation
1. Applying Building Science Across the Project and Diagnosing Problems
2. Retrofits, Warranty, and Continuing Practice
3. Conclusion

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$270.00
22 lessons
3 hours of video content

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BCCT2604 - Building Science for Occupant Comfort and Durability in Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Course curriculum

Building Science for Occupant Comfort and Durability in Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Introduction to Building Science, Comfort, and Durability

The Relationship Between Building Enclosures and Indoor Comfort

Heat Loss, Surface Temperatures, and Thermal Comfort

Air Leakage, Drafts, and Indoor Environmental Quality

Moisture Accumulation and Its Effect on Building Longevity

Condensation, Mould Risk, and Occupant Well-Being

Ventilation and Its Role in Comfort and Moisture Control

Common Building Science Failures in Low-Rise Residential Construction

Improving Residential Performance Through Better Field Decisions

Applying Building Science Principles to Achieve Durable and Comfortable Homes

About this course

Discover your potential, starting today