Applied Studies 470 examines high-performance building envelope design and construction processes: site investigations, excavations and foundations, walls, windows, and roofs.
Quirouette, R.L. (1985.) Building practice note no. 54: The difference between a vapour barrier and an air barrier. National Research Council Canada. https://www.healthyheating.com/HH_Integrated_Design/Week%204/The%20Difference%20Between%20a%20Vapor%20Barrier%20and%20an%20Air%20Barrier.pdf
Required Readings |
Read the following sections in Volume 2, Part 5, Environmental Separation: · 5.1 General · 5.2 Loads and Procedures · 5.3 Heat Transfer · 5.4 Air Leakage · 5.5 Vapour Diffusion · Appendix C Climatic and Seismic Information for Building Design in Canada |
Required Readings |
Holladay, M. (2010). Are dew-point calculations really necessary? Green Building Advisor website. [Blog.] |
Required Readings |
Note: This is a great, free and comprehensive resource—albeit in American units. Download it and save it in your Personal Archive. |
Required Readings |
Straube, J. (2013). High performing precast concrete building enclosures: Rain control. © Building Science Corporation.
Pay close attention to the sections on joints and joint sealants. |
Required Readings |
Straube, J., & Burnett, E. (2005). Enclosure design: Guiding principles. Building science for building enclosures. Westford, MA: Building Science Press.
This document was Required Reading for Unit 3, but please review it again as it is a good summary of the principles behind this course. |
Supplementary Readings |
Pope, Stephen. (2014). Bluffer’s guide to wall sections. Athabasca University. |