Course details
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
Cost
$547.81 - $588.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2023
Below are three offerings of BLDC 3050 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 46398
Duration
Tue Sep 05 - Tue Nov 21 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 46398
- $547.81
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 05 - Nov 21 | Tue | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Cost
$547.81
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
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***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** 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. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, scheduled 6:30pm - 9:30pm PST each Tuesday for the 12 weeks of the course. 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.
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 43189
Duration
Sat Sep 09 - Sat Nov 18 (9 weeks)
- 9 weeks
- CRN 43189
- $588.67
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Oct 07 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
| Oct 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 333 |
| Oct 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 334 |
| Oct 21 - Nov 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 331 |
| Nov 18 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 333 |
| Nov 18 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 334 |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Cost
$588.67
Important information
-
There will be no class September 30th and November 11th.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 32065
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 32065
- $547.81
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Cost
$547.81
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
-
There will be no class on October 2nd; October 9th, and November 13th Statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. 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.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
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:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Building Construction Technology
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Building Design and Architectural CAD
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- House Inspection
Statement of Completion Part-time
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