Envelope Fundamentals
BC Housing: 16 CPD Points
Description
This training opportunity is being offered in partnership Blue House Energy. 3 hours narrated instruction, 12 to 18 hours to complete with review of content, quizzes, final test and review of downloadable materials.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Effective upgrades to building envelopes that create comfortable and durable homes are based on a solid understanding of building science and the house as a system. Envelope Fundamentals is made up of 7 modules that cover the following topics:
1. House as a System
2. Indoor Air Quality
3. Healthy Housing
4. Ventilation
5. Fundamentals of Air Sealing
6. Strategies for Air Sealing
7. Fundamentals of Insulation
Each module includes a downloadable study guide to accompany the online learning program. There is a review and quiz at the end of each module to help you gauge your understanding of the topics covered.
Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to:
● Apply the House as a System Concept
● Describe how building science affects building durability and occupant comfort
● Categorize the signs, symptoms and solutions for good indoor air quality
● Identify how various elements of a building control or contribute to heat, air, and moisture flows
● Discuss the importance of air sealing and insulation to the performance of the building
- Once you have completed all of the sections, you can take the final test (you may only take it once)
- A grade of at least 70% earns you a Certificate of Achievement
- Like all BHE courses, you have access for 12 months
- The course is best viewed on a laptop or desktop. It works on tablets, but it’s really hard to see all the detail on a phone!
- Sales within Canada are subject to GST/HST
- Download course outline
NOTE: ICBA Members qualify for a discounted rate on this training. The discount is automatically applied during the checkout process, however, you may see the full rate listed until the check out process is nearly completed.
Why Choose Blue House Energy?
We've provided online training to the industry since 2012
Over 10,000 building professionals have taken our courses
We've launched the careers of hundreds of Energy Advisors
From thermal dynamics to indoor air quality, we'll guide you through the ins and outs of building science, so you can create a rock solid foundation for your future in high performance home building and renovation.
