OVERVIEW
The building enclosure manages everything that might get into and out of a building: water, wind, light, sound, air, pests, and people. Assemblies are the foundations, above-grade walls, and roofs that make up the enclosure, and how they’re put together makes all the difference to how well the building performs—and for how long.
Here you’ll learn the importance of continuity at assembly transitions, and how to help ensure that the whole team—from architect to structural and mechanical engineers to construction managers and subcontractors—is educated about moisture risks and is accountable for quality work.
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Building Enclosure Commissioning: Ensuring Durable and Energy-Efficient Buildings
Primer
The building envelope is crucial for all other building systems. How can we use commissioning to make sure it performs?
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Zero-Energy Laws Spur Growth in Passive House Certification
News Brief
Passive House-certified projects surged in North America last year, particularly in Vancouver.
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Capillary Breaks: How to Get Them Right the First Time
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Most people understand that they need drainage—but they forget to plan for the water that flows uphill, and disaster can result.
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Mechanical—Not Natural—Drying Is a Must After a Flood
News Brief
Long-term research confirms that airing it out doesn’t cut the mustard (or the mold) after major moisture damage.
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Talk Perms Like a Pro: The Science of Water Vapor
Primer
Faced with managing water vapor in buildings? Who isn’t? Put down that polyethylene and learn to talk like a building scientist.
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EPA Primer on Moisture Control Filled With Strategies, Checklists
News Brief
A free resource outlines basic moisture-management practices for design, construction, and maintenance of both homes and commercial buildings.
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Buffering Humidity with Interior Finishes
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The relative humidity of indoor air often fluctuates. Interior finishes can help moderate those changes, improving comfort and IAQ as well as saving energy.
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Choosing Between an ERV and an HRV
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Don't get fooled into buying a more expensive and complex system if what you really need is a dehumidifier.
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Introduction to High-Performance Building Assemblies
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In a one-hour on-demand webcast, acclaimed teacher and consultant Peter Yost will give you the building science knowledge and practical guidance to start getting higher performance from your building assemblies.
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How Active Dehumidification Works
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Whether you choose a refrigerant-based or a desiccant-based system, dehumidifiers use energy and produce waste heat.