Course Overview
This course provides a practical introduction and application of Building Science fundamentals for the evaluation, design, and construction of durable and energy efficient building envelopes (enclosures). The role of climate and the theory of heat flow, vapour flow, air flow, and the application of each principle to the evaluation of building enclosure assemblies will be discussed. Best practice assembly design and detailing fundamentals for above and below grade wall assemblies, roofs, and windows will be covered, with examples and case studies where appropriate. Further to this, BLDC 3050 provides the prerequisite building enclosure design fundamentals which are applied in BLDC 3060, which is an interactive hands-on building enclosure construction and interface detailing course.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of the course will require basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, along with the use of mathematical equations to calculate various aspects of properties, and the performance of the building enclosure.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$582.69 - $625.63 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- To develop an introductory understanding of the fundamentals of heat flow, vapour flow, and air flow and how to apply these fundamentals to the evaluation and design of building enclosure assemblies.
- To develop an introductory understanding of the evaluation, design and detailing of durable and energy efficient building enclosure assemblies including above and below grade walls, roofs, floors, and windows for both new and existing buildings.
- To understand the role of building science and the building enclosure within the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Building Envelope Performance (BLDC 3050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Management
Diploma Part-time
- House Inspection
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are four offerings of BLDC 3050 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 66585
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 66585
- $582.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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CRN 69828
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 69828
- $625.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 422 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
John Lovatt
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 63905
Dates
Apr 11 - Jun 06 Loading
- CRN 63905
- $625.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11 - May 02 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
| May 09 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 334 |
| May 09 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 333 |
| May 16 - May 30 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
| Jun 06 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 334 |
| Jun 06 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 333 |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 28710
Dates
Apr 13 - Jul 06 Loading
- CRN 28710
- $582.69 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 06 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Duration
11 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- There will be no class May 18th and May 25th. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, as per the class schedule above. You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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