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
$594.63 - $638.64 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 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
Fall 2026
Below are four offerings of BLDC 3050 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51931
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 51931
- $638.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | 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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Status
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CRN 43189
Dates
Sep 12 - Nov 07 Loading
- CRN 43189
- $638.64 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Nov 07 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 323 |
Duration
9 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 32065
Dates
Sep 14 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 32065
- $594.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14 - Dec 07 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class October 12th statutory holiday. ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
Confirmation
Required
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CRN 46398
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 46398
- $594.63 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- There will be no class September 30 and November 11 statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class scheduled.
Confirmation
Required
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