Building Envelope and Detailing
Walls, roofs and windows that manage heat, air, moisture and light.
ARCH-310 Year 3 3 credits 12 lessons planned
Offered by HSM University · Architecture
Course content
- 1Envelope functionsComing
- 2Heat flow and insulationComing
- 3Air barriersComing
- 4Vapour controlComing
- 5Rain penetration and rainscreensComing
- 6RoofsComing
- 7Windows and curtain wallsComing
- 8Thermal bridgesComing
- 9Below-grade wallsComing
- 10High-performance envelopes and Passive HouseComing
- 11Detailing workshopComing
- 12Envelope commissioningComing
Requirements
- ARCH-240 Building Materials and Assemblies
- ARCH-250 Environmental Systems I: Climate, Light and Sound
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
Walls, roofs and windows that manage heat, air, moisture and light.
Part of the Architecture stream, typically taken in year 3.