Building Science for Architects
Identify key aspects of building science and building enclosure design for resilient buildings
Sponsored by GAF | Siplast
The science of buildings and how they perform is not often a focus during school, but can become a specialty in practice. Topics such as vapor movement, a robust thermal envelope and condensation prevention are ones that cause issues in many buildings. This presentation is designed to help you learn what you don’t know, to help you ask the right questions and help you hold your specifications when “value engineering” comes after a robust design.
The Building and Roofing Science team offers regional expert building enclosure collaboration through design, specification, and educational support for customers of GAF and Siplast, both Standard Industries companies. GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer with more homes and businesses in the U.S. protected by a GAF roof than any other product. Siplast, a leader in building enclosure systems, offers a portfolio of advanced, high-performance SBS-modified bitumen, PMMA liquid-applied, PVC KEE, lightweight insulating concrete, wall air & water barrier systems, and amenity/vegetated systems.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Define thermal bridging and understand ways to minimize the impact through roof system design.
- Analyze the risk of condensation based on vapor movement in a building enclosure assembly.
- Identify key aspects of building science and building enclosure design needed for resilience buildings.
- Develop strategies to prevent changes in the specification that can cause lower building performance.
