BSCI 9110
Building Envelope 1
| School | School of Construction and the Environment |
|---|---|
| Program | Building Science |
| Course Credits | 3 |
| Minimum Passing Grade | 60% |
| Start Date | January 04, 2017 |
| End Date | April 21, 2017 |
| Total Hours* | 45 |
| Total Weeks | 15 |
| Hours/Weeks | 3 |
| Delivery Type | Lecture/Lab |
| Prerequisite(s) | BSCI 9000 and BSCI 9020 |
| CRN | 78995 |
Acknowledgement of Territories
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).
Instructor Details
| Name | Hamid Heidarali |
|---|---|
| hheidarali@my.bcit.ca | |
| Location | Room 216, NE1 |
| Office Hours | Wednesday: 3 PM to 6 PM Note: Consultation Hours: Tuesday, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, meant for problem-solving and answering students' questions. These are not the required part of the course, but rather to provide additional help for students. |
Course Description
This course will cover the design and performance of above grade Wall and Fenestration assemblies. The remaining building envelope assemblies of the building envelope will be covered in the Building Envelope II course. Topics include: a) Introduction to the “building envelope”, and its relationship with the structure, service systems, and fabric of the building. Introduction to the four primary sets of functions (support, control, finish and distribute); b) Overlapping interests of the building envelope consultant, architect, structural engineer, mechanical and electrical engineers, and other building professionals during the design and construction phases of the building envelope; c) Exterior and interior environmental Loads, as well as loads from the building envelope itself; d) Design and performance aspects of the Wall assemblies with respect to the control of rain penetration, heat loss, vapour diffusion, air leakage, condensation, as well as improving long term durability. Manual and computer-based hygrothermal analysis of the Wall assemblies; e) Design and performance aspects of the Fenestration assemblies (windows, curtain walls, window walls, store front, & skylights) with respect to the control of rain penetration, heat loss, vapour diffusion, air leakage, condensation, as well as improving long term durability aspects; f) Designs that minimize thermal bridging at Wall and Fenestration assemblies, as well as their transitions with adjacent building envelope assemblies; g) 2D and 3D building envelope details pertaining to moisture, air, and heat management, with the specific focus on the “continuity” of the building envelope control layers (rain penetration control, thermal insulation, air barrier, and vapour retarder/barrier) at the field of the Wall and Fenestration assemblies, as well as their transitions with adjacent building envelope assemblies; h) Overview of the requirements of the applicable Building Codes and Standards (National Building Code of Canada, British Columbia Building Code, Vancouver Building By-Law, Ashrae 90.1, NAFS, etc.) with respect to moisture, air, and heat management at Wall and Fenestration assemblies.
Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Design the primary Wall Assemblies and Windows for low-rise, and medium and high rise buildings.
- Calculate, to the appropriate level of accuracy, the structural and hygrothermal response of the assembly by applying the main techniques for the analysis – both manual and computer based – of these components of the building enclosure.
- Recommend procedures – both quantitative and qualitative – to obtain the necessary performance.
- Advise on the Commissioning and the Maintenance of Wall and Window Assemblies.
- Diagnose, using both analytical methods and test procedures, problems and problem Wall and Window assemblies.
- Recommend repairs to Wall and Window Assemblies for low-rise, and medium and high-rise buildings.
- Apply the necessary codes and practices.
Learning Resources
High Performance Enclosures, John Straube
Canadian Building Digests, NRC, Available online
Building Enclosure Design Guide, Wood Frame Multi Unit Residential
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | % | Comments |
| Midterm | 30 | |
| Final Exam | 40 | |
| Assignments | 25 | 8 Practical Assignments |
| Class Participation | 5 | |
Other information
“The following Building Science Graduate Program policy supercedes the School of Construction and the Environment’s policy on course attempt:
No more than two courses may be repeated with no course being repeated more than once. Where a failing grade is obtained in a core course, the student will be required to repeat the course and obtain a passing grade. If a student fails to obtain a passing grade in the repeated course, the student may apply, on the recommendation of the Graduate Program Director, to the Dean of the school for permission to take the course a third time. If permission is not granted, the student may be requested to withdraw from the program. Where a failing grade is obtained in an elective course, the student may repeat the course once or take an alternate course.”
BCIT Policy
The following statements are in accordance with the BCIT Policies 5101, 5102, 5104, and 7507, and their accompanying procedures. To review these policies and procedures please click on the links below.
Attendance/Illness:
In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with his/her instructor or Program Head or Chief Instructor, indicating the reason for the absence. Students who are seeking accommodation for a medical absence must have a BCIT approved medical certificate submitted to the department, substantiating the reason for absence. For other absences, the student should be prepared to provide appropriate supporting documentation. Unapproved absence in excess of the prescribed regulations within this outline may result in failure or forced withdrawal from the course or program. Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures.
Academic Integrity:
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures.
Accommodation:
Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should refer to BCIT's Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT's Disability Resource Centre (SW1 2360, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for accommodation must be made to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course instructor or Program area.
Any student who needs special assistance in the event of a medical emergency or building evacuation (either because of a disability or for any other reason) should promptly inform their course instructor(s) and the Disability Resource Centre of their personal circumstances.
Human Rights, Harassment and Discrimination:
The BCIT community is made up of individuals from every ability, background, experience and identity, each contributing uniquely to the richness and diversity of the BCIT community as a whole. In recognition of this, and the intrinsic value of our diversity, BCIT seeks to foster a climate of collaboration, understanding and mutual respect between all members of the community and ensure an inclusive accessible working and learning environment where everyone can succeed.
Campus Mediation Services is a supportive resource for both students and employees of BCIT, to foster a respectful learning and working environment. Any student who feels that they are experiencing discrimination or harassment (personal or human rights-related) can confidentially access this resource for advice and support. Please see Policy 7507 – Harassment and Discrimination and accompanying procedure.
Students should make themselves aware of additional Education, Administration, Safety and other BCIT policies listed at https://www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml
Guidelines for School of Construction and the Environment
Attempts:
Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
Approved
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Hamid Heidarali, Instructor
January 01, 2017
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
Fitsum Tariku, Director
January 02, 2017
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Wayne Hand, Dean
January 04, 2017
Note: Students will be given reasonable notice if changes are required to the content of this course outline.
*Course hours and credits are calculated per Policy 5012 and the associated procedure.
Total hours – Example of 3 credit lecture/lab course:
- Full-time course: 45 hours of scheduled learning
- Flexible Learning course: 36 hours of scheduled learning plus 9 hours of independent (non-scheduled, non-instructional) learning