Building Science for Architects: Understanding & Designing for Moisture Movement

Description

Building science tells us how buildings perform, especially with moisture movement. This presentation will help designers better understand how moisture moves through airflow and by diffusion. We will discuss permeability of materials and its impact on the performance of enclosure assemblies. Strategies for detailing assemblies to meet both designer’s code-mandated responsibilities and airtightness testing requirements will be discussed, highlighted by project examples demonstrating the impact of different approaches on the moisture performance of the enclosure.

1. Differentiate between how moisture moves through airflow and how it moves by way of diffusion through materials and assemblies

2. Explain the code-mandated responsibilities regarding building envelope details.

3. Develop strategies for meeting standard of care obligations related to including details in your design documents. 

4. Understand the new whole building airtightness testing requirements and how to be prepared for them on your next project. 

Course Code: LL021