Detailed design of walls, roofs, and foundations for weather resistance and performance.
About this course
This course focuses on the detailed design of building envelopes, including walls, roofs, and foundations. You will learn how to create assemblies that provide weather resistance and long-term performance. The curriculum covers weather barrier strategies, thermal and moisture control, and water management at critical interfaces.
You will work on practical design projects that require you to specify materials and details for different building types. You will also evaluate envelope performance using simulation tools to ensure compliance with building codes and energy efficiency standards.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective in the Architectural Technology program. It is also open to students in the Bachelor of Applied Technology — Building Science program.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
- Analyze weather barrier strategies for various building types
- Design wall assemblies for thermal and moisture control
- Specify roofing systems for durability and weather protection
- Detail foundation interfaces for water management
- Evaluate envelope performance using simulation tools
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Mid-term exam | 25 |
| Wall assembly design project | 35 |
| Roofing and foundation design project | 25 |
| Final exam | 15 |