Building Enclosures: Air-Control Fundamentals – Part 3 of 3
Sponsored by Dörken Systems Inc.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain why airtightness is part of high-performance buildings.
- Identify the building science behind air control for enclosures.
- Apply building science fundamentals to air control for high-performance buildings.
- Assess the evolving air barrier and airtightness requirements for building.
Credits:
1 AIA LU/HSW
1 AIBD P-CE
0.1 IACET CEU*
AAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
AANB 1 Hour of Core Learning
AAPEI 1 Structured Learning Hour
MAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
NLAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
NSAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
NWTAA 1 Structured Learning Hour
OAA 1 Learning Hour
SAA 1 Hour of Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course is approved as a Core Course
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
The control of air infiltration and exfiltration is becoming increasingly important for modern energy-efficient buildings. This course presents the arguments for airtightness in buildings and how to detail air-barrier systems. Because airtightness is a “whole building” characteristic that depends on the work of multiple trades, we will also look at commissioning and inspection during construction. You will come away with a stronger understanding of how air-barrier systems work and how to solve common problems in design and construction.
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Dörken Systems Inc. manufactures high-performance air and moisture barriers for above and below grade walls in residential and commercial applications. Our superior products protect structures from the foundation to the roof, for a continuous, high-performance enclosure. We use cutting-edge technology to provide innovative solutions to moisture management problems under the DELTA® brand. All our products integrate perfectly into LEED®, Net Zero, Passive House, and other green building programs. |
Originally published in December 2018
