BLDG 2350 Building Envelope Design

Detailed design of walls, roofs, and foundations for weather protection.

Course overview

This course focuses on the detailed design of building envelopes, including walls, roofs, and foundations, to ensure effective weather protection and energy efficiency. You will learn to integrate structural, thermal, and moisture control strategies into cohesive building systems. The course covers material selection, assembly design, and the preparation of construction documents for envelope components.

Who takes this course

• Bachelor of Applied Technology — Building Science

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• BLDG 1410 Building Science Principles
• BLDG 1620 Structural Systems I

Learning outcomes

• Analyse weathering mechanisms and their impact on building materials and assemblies
• Design watertight and airtight wall, roof, and foundation assemblies for various climates
• Select appropriate insulation, vapour control, and drainage materials for envelope systems
• Produce detailed construction drawings and specifications for envelope components
• Evaluate thermal bridging and condensation risk in envelope design solutions

Evaluation