- COURSE OBJECTIF
- SIMPLE DEFINITION OF ENVELOPE SYSTEM
- PARTS OF BARRIER ENVELOPE SYSTEM
- BELOW GRADE DEFINITION
- DEMONSTRATIVES PICTURES
What you'll learn
- DEFINE THE BUILDING ENVELOPE SYSTEM
- 20 MUNITE
- No risks
- KNOWING THE BASIC PRINCIPAL OF ENVELOPE SYSTEM
Description
Sustainable construction begins with an efficient building envelope. As the single largest building element, the building envelope or building shell separates the interior of the building from the external environment and includes the roof, walls, windows, glazing, floors and all the joints in between.
The envelope is a complicated and integral entity of a building. However, it is often the most neglected portion of a building. The building envelope must be properly designed, constructed, and maintained to prevent water and air infiltration through the envelope, and prevent moisture condensation within the envelope system(s).
There are two types of building envelope systems: dual stage and single stage. A dual-stage system includes a primary barrier with a secondary waterproofing system. An example of a dual-stage system is a brick masonry veneer wall. The brick veneer is the primary barrier, but because water readily migrates through masonry, a secondary waterproofing membrane and flashing system are provided to capture and divert water back to the exterior. If weep holes (openings in the masonry to allow water to drain) are covered with sealant, water can back up in the cavity behind the brick, potentially causing more problems.
A high-performance envelope must meet the project’s requirements for acoustic, thermal, structural, visual, air-quality, fire-resistant, watertight, temperature-control and aesthetic needs. Along with this great responsibility, the building envelope presents great opportunities to enhance sustainability and reduce long-term costs of buildings throughout their life.
The main objectif of the course is to understand the basic principles of building envelope systems relative to fundamental performance: aesthetics; moisture transfer; durability energy and material resources.
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About the instructors
- 3.5 Calificación
- 558 Estudiantes
- 1 Cursos
Mahmoud Chorfi
engineer
I'm civil engineer and I have a good knowledge in mathematic.
my preferable languages are English, Arabic and French.
I usually practice in a particular specialty, such as construction engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, land development, transportation engineering, hydraulic engineering, and environmental engineering. A civil engineer is concerned with determining the right design for these structures and looking after the construction process so that the longevity of these structures is guaranteed after completion. These structures should also be satisfactory for the public in terms of comfort. Some civil engineers, particularly those working for government agencies, may practice across multiple specializations, particularly when involved in critical infrastructure development or maintenance
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great basic principles
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It was well presented,the info and pics were very pertinent.
This is a good INTRO into this deep subject. He has great Notes, diagrams, and details. This material is a Springboard to Leap deeper into these subjects. Fine Job.