The Energy and Comfort Impacts of Thermal Bridging in Metal Frame Wall Construction and K-12 Schools
Identify common thermal bridges and other vulnerable points in conventional construction
Sponsored by NYSERDA
In this course, we will be referencing a prototype primary school to identify: Typical programming, code requirements related to the envelope system, and typical energy loads, envelope assemblies that are commonly used in this prototype We’ll identify the common thermal bridges in these envelope assemblies and outline the impact those thermal bridges have on energy loads of the prototype and also touch on the impact air leakage has on the energy loads of the prototype building and mitigation strategies for thermal bridging and air leakage. Finally, we’ll zoom out to discuss the impact building loads will have on the electric grid and the State of NY’s clean energy goals.
Photo courtesy of NYSERDA
Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in April 2023
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Describe ECCCNYS 2020 building envelope assembly thermal performance requirements in common school assembly types.
- Comprehend the impact of envelope performance to building energy loads in K-12 schools Identify common thermal bridges and other vulnerable points in conventional construction.
- Communicate design solutions that mitigate thermal bridging in construction.
- Explain how enclosure performance requirements support low-carbon K-12 schools
