Building Science Fundamentals

Dr. Joseph Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube

Building Science Fundamentals is a two-day seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy efficient, affordable and healthy buildings.

Dr. Joseph Lstiburek and Dr. John Straube will discuss building science principles (such as the control of heat, air and moisture and IAQ) and show you how to apply them to low-energy enclosure design, advanced HVAC systems, forensic investigations, and the repair and retrofit of existing buildings.

Building Science Fundamentals 2009 focuses on commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings. However residential topics relating to unvented roofs/attics, basement and crawl space construction will also be covered and examples relating to single-family construction will be presented. See full seminar agenda below.

The Fundamentals class has been attended by over 1500 builders, architects, engineers, building science consultants, building code officials, facility managers, building product manufacturers and government officials.

Price: $795 US

Dates, Locations and Online Registration

Please click one of the links below for detailed hotel information and to register for this course:

Seminar Agenda

Order of Events - Day 1
Schedule	Session	Speaker
8:00 - 9:00	Historical Perspective The evolution of building systems, enclosures, assemblies and materials The role of disaster and failure in the evolution of building design Why codes and regulations are reactive, not proactive	Joe Lstiburek
9:00 - 10:00	Environmental Separation The purpose and historic basis of environmental separation Appreciate the effect of climate on environmental loadings on building enclosures Enclosure design principles of energy efficient buildings	John Straube
Break
10:15 - 11:15	Rain Control Understanding rain as a design load Rain control strategies The consequences of failure ? control problems with brick, stucco, EIFS, manufactured stone veneer and curtain walls	Joe Lstiburek
11:15 - 12:15	Air Control Airflow control in terms of smoke, energy, durability, heath, and comfort Buildings as 3-D airflow networks Controlling pathways and pressures	John Straube
Lunch
1:15 - 2:15	Pressures and IAQ Air quality problems in terms of people, pollutants, paths and pressure Pollutant sources due to material breakdown caused by heat, moisture, and UV light Diagnostic procedures for IAQ problems	Joe Lstiburek
2:15 - 3:15	Heat, Air and Moisture Movement Mechanisms of heat, air, and moisture movement The role of heat, air and moisture in building failure Integrated design for the control of heat, air and moisture	John Straube
Break
3:30 - 4:30	Walls Selecting appropriate enclosure wall systems for different climates and occupancies Identifying critical elements Avoiding stupid mistakes	Joe Lstiburek
4:30 - 5:30	Insulation and Thermal Bridges Using the thermal index for wall assemblies The temperature (not the heat loss) is key Interior and exterior insulating sheathings	John Straube
Evening Session - Building Science Clinic At the end of an intense first day, enjoy an informal discussion over beer and pizza with Drs. Straube and Lstiburek. Bring drawings, specifications, and photos and ask questions about your most outlandish cases and projects... or just enjoy the pizza and beer.
Order of Events - Day 2
Schedule	Session	Speaker
8:00 - 9:00	Roofs How to select appropriate roof systems for different climates and occupancies How to identify critical elements Learning from past successes and failures	Joe Lstiburek
9:00 - 10:00	Foundations Understanding how to keep ground water and soil gas out of building foundations Environmental control for building assemblies The conflict between structural engineering approaches and environmental control approaches	John Straube
Break
10:15 - 11:15	HVAC Understanding the primary function of HVAC The effect of climate on HVAC design and operation Understanding and managing the conflict between green architecture, IAQ and energy efficiency	Joe Lstiburek
11:15 - 12:15	Slabs and Flooring Vinyl composition flooring Wood and tile systems Negative side waterproofing	John Straube
Lunch
1:15 - 2:15	Windows and Curtain Walls Temperature index for windows Selecting windows and curtainwalls Glazing versus frames	John Straube
2:15 - 3:15	Repair and Retrofit Insulating mass buildings and freeze-thaw damage Foundation retrofits Interior and exterior enclosure repair approaches	Joe Lstiburek
Break
3:30 - 4:30	Green Building/Sustainability Understanding the green architect as master builder What green typically means and what green should mean How green building and sustainability can either destroy or save architects	John Straube

Reading Material

The handout material for the course is comprised of two parts:

The reading material below consisting of 27 documents relating to each of the course sessions. You are welcome to view or print all of them if you choose. You can find them by following the links below to buildingscience.com.
PDF's of the presentation slides which will be available for download. A link will be emailed to all registrants once each seminar is complete.

Please note that we will not be providing printed hard copies of this material at the course.

1: Historical Perspective
BSD-007: Historical Development of the Building Enclosure	html	pdf (0.5 MB)
BSD-144: Increasing the Durability of Building Constructions	html	pdf (0.2 MB)
2: Environmental Separation
BSD-018: The Building Enclosure	html	pdf (0.2 MB)
3: Rain Control
BSD-013: Rain Control in Buildings	html	pdf (0.5 MB)
BSD-105: Understanding Drainage Planes	html	pdf (1.4 MB)
BSD-111: Flood and Hurricane Resistant Buildings	html	pdf (2.8 MB)
4: Air Control
BSD-014: Air Flow Control in Buildings	html	pdf (1.1 MB)
BSD-104: Understanding Air Barriers	html	pdf (1.3 MB)
5: Pressures and IAQ
BSD-109: Pressures in Buildings	html	pdf (1.2 MB)
BSI-002: The Hollow Building	html	pdf (1.9 MB)
6: Heat, Air, and Moisture Movement
BSD-138: Moisture and Materials	html	pdf (0.3 MB)
7: Walls
BSD-106: Understanding Vapor Barriers	html	pdf (3.4 MB)
BSD-146: EIFS - Problems and Solutions	html	pdf (3.4 MB)
BSI-001: The Perfect Wall	html	pdf (1.1 MB)
8: Insulation and Thermal Bridges
BSD-011: Thermal Control in Buildings	html	pdf (0.3 MB)
9: Roofs
BSD-102: Understanding Attic Ventilation	html	pdf (3.6 MB)
BSD-115: Wood Pitched Roof Construction	html	pdf (0.8 MB)
BSD-135: Ice Dams	html	pdf (0.6 MB)
10: Foundations
BSD-103: Understanding Basements	html	pdf (1.2 MB)
11: HVAC
BSD-110: HVAC in Multifamily Buildings	html	pdf (0.7 MB)
BSD-107: Understanding Ventilation in Hot Humid Climates	html	pdf (0.8 MB)
12: Slabs and Flooring
BSI-003: Concrete Floor Problems	html	pdf (1.4 MB)
13: Windows and Curtainwalls
BSI-004: Drainage, Holes and Moderation	html	pdf (2.1 MB)
14: Repair and Retrofit
BSD-108: Investigating and Diagnosing Moisture Problems	html	pdf (1.4 MB)
BSD-114: Interior Insulation Retrofits for Load-bearing Masonry Walls in Cold Climates	html	pdf (0.8 MB)
15: Green Building and Sustainability
BSD-005: Green Building and Sustainability	html	pdf (0.4 MB)
16: Looking at Tomorrow
BSD-010: Looking at Tomorrow	html	pdf (0.1 MB)

Continuing Education

Building Science Corporation is a registered Continuing Education Provider for many building industry associations. Participants in our Building Science Fundamentals 2009 seminar can receive continuing education credits for the following associations:

	AIA	The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and the resource for its members in service to society. For more information, see www.aia.org. AIA members will receive 16 CES Learning Units (LUs) and fulfill the annual health, safety and welfare (HSW) and sustainable design mandatory continuing education (SD).
	AIAQC	The American Indoor Air Quality Council promotes awareness, education and certification in the field of indoor air quality. For more information, see www.iaqcouncil.org. AIAQC members can receive 16 Re-Certification Credits (RCs).
	IICRC	The Institute of Inspecting Cleaning and Restoration Certification was formed to serve as an independent, non-profit certification body, to set and promote high standards and ethics; and to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry. For more information, see www.iicrc.org. The seminar provides Continuing Education credits (2 Cleaning/Restoration or 1 Mold) to IICRC members.
	RESNET	Residential Energy Services NETwork (RESNET) is a national standards making body for building energy efficiency rating systems. For more information, see www.resnet.us. RESNET members can receive 12 hours of continuing education credit.
	AIBD	The American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), the nationally recognized association of Professional Building Designers, has provided its members professional and educational resources, and has developed nationwide design standards and a code of ethics for the building design profession. For more information, see www.aibd.org. AIBD members can receive 16 CE Hours of credit.
	RIA	The Restoration Industry Association, Inc. (RIA) is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry. For more information, see www.restorationindustry.org. RIA members can receive 1.0 CEC.
	AIBC	The Architectural Institute of British Columbia (AIBC) is an independent, professional self-regulatory body established in 1920. For more information, see www.aibc.ca. AIBC members can receive 15 Core LU’s.
	OAA	The Ontario Association of Architects is a self-regulating organization governed by the Architects Act, which is a statute of the Government of Ontario. The Association is dedicated to promoting and increasing the knowledge, skill and proficiency of its members. For more information, see www.oaa.on.ca. OAA members can receive 15 CORE learning hours of credit.

If you have any questions about the continuing education arrangements with any of our partners listed above, or you would like to add Building Science Corporation as a continuing education provider for your organization, please contact Jeff Melvin at 978-589-5100.