- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides a practical introduction and application of Building Science fundamentals for the evaluation, design, and construction of durable and energy efficient building envelopes (enclosures). The role of climate and the theory of heat flow, vapour flow, air flow, and the application of each principle to the evaluation of building enclosure assemblies will be discussed. Best practice assembly design and detailing fundamentals for above and below grade wall assemblies, roofs, and windows will be covered, with examples and case studies where appropriate. Further to this, BLDC 3050 provides the prerequisite building enclosure design fundamentals which are applied in BLDC 3060, which is an interactive hands-on building enclosure construction and interface detailing course.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of the course will require basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel, along with the use of mathematical equations to calculate various aspects of properties, and the performance of the building enclosure.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$571.20 - $613.24 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- To develop an introductory understanding of the fundamentals of heat flow, vapour flow, and air flow and how to apply these fundamentals to the evaluation and design of building enclosure assemblies.
- To develop an introductory understanding of the evaluation, design and detailing of durable and energy efficient building enclosure assemblies including above and below grade walls, roofs, floors, and windows for both new and existing buildings.
- To understand the role of building science and the building enclosure within the fields of architecture, engineering and construction.
Effective as of Fall 2010
Related Programs
Building Envelope Performance (BLDC 3050) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Architectural and Building Technology
Certificate Part-time
- Construction Estimating
Certificate Part-time
- House Inspection
Statement of Completion Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of BLDC 3050 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32065
Dates
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09
- 11 weeks
- CRN 32065
- Domestic fees $571.20
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:45 | Online |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class September 30th, October 14th, and November 11th statutory holidays. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
Winter 2025
Below are four offerings of BLDC 3050 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 42994
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 42994
- Domestic fees $571.20
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class Monday, February 17. ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** A computer with speakers is required for this course. You must also have an e-mail address, a stable Internet connection, and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule.
CRN 87525
Dates
Wed Jan 08 - Wed Mar 26
- 12 weeks
- CRN 87525
- Domestic fees $571.20
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08 - Mar 26 | Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Online |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ***This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific time lines for assignments and exams.*** You will require a stable internet connection, a laptop or desktop computer for this course. You must also have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Students will participate in weekly "Virtual Classroom" sessions, per the above class schedule. Important course information will be sent to registered students closer to course start date. Make sure your email address on your student account is correct and up to date.
CRN 92675
Dates
Thu Jan 09 - Thu Mar 27
- 11 weeks
- CRN 92675
- Domestic fees $613.24
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 09 - Mar 27 | Thu | 18:30 - 21:45 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 422 |
Instructor
John Lovatt
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- There will be no class January 23, 2025.
CRN 83320
Dates
Sat Jan 11 - Sat Mar 08
- 9 weeks
- CRN 83320
- Domestic fees $613.24
Status
Full
This course offering is full. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11 - Mar 08 | Sat | 09:00 - 13:00 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 330 |
Instructor
Christopher Black
Course outline
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.