Course Overview
This online course provides the theoretical knowledge to and prepares students for the practical hands-on skills that students need to properly construct the envelope of a wood-frame building to achieve the performance requirements of the upper steps of the BC Energy Step Code. The course provides a foundation in building science applied to high performance buildings and introduces students to various materials and techniques to install the five critical layers of a wall assembly.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.5
- Not offered this term
- This course is not offered this term. Notify me to receive email notifications when the course opens for registration next term.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand basic principles of building science, including:
- The five critical layers of a building enclosure.
- The four strategies to manage water with the building enclosure.
- The six strategies to boost energy-efficiency performance in buildings: highly insulating envelope, thermal bridge free construction, airtightness, windows and solar gains, ventilation with heat recovery, and high efficiency mechanical and electrical systems.
- The three performance metrics used in the BC Energy Step Code.
Effective as of Fall 2021
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.