Topic: Building Science 101

Speaker: Ryan Dalgleish

The concept of building science is to help us understand how our buildings work as systems and how the physics of heat, air, and moisture flows need to be understood in order to design and construct a high-performance building that will be energy efficient, durable and sustainable. This presentation will review how heat, air and moisture function and provide insight into how we can control these flows to ensure optimal building performance.

Learning Objectives:

1) Understand some of the myths in regards to vapor, air and thermal transfer

2) Identify the concept of “Building as a System” and how the building enclosure relates to this

3) Explain the forces of moisture, air and heat flow, as applicable to a building

4) Define how to control these forces effectively to save energy and reduce risk of moisture damage

Members, please check your email inbox for registration information. If you have not received an email, please contact the ABAA office at abaa@airbarrier.org or call 866.956.5888.

Live webinar airing on February 26, 2021