Building Enclosures: Air-Control Fundamentals – Part 3 of 3
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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:
This course can be self-reported to the AIBC, as per their CE Guidelines.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, BNP Media offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
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
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
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.
Originally published in December 2018