Building envelope design and analysis; applied heat transfer and moisture transport; solar radiation; hygrothermal modelling; control of rain, air, vapour, and heat; materials for wall, window, curtain wall, roof, and foundation systems; building envelope retrofit case studies; building code; envelope construction. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Also listed as CIVE 3209. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and third-year status in B.Eng. Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, lab/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
Building envelope design and analysis; applied heat transfer and moisture transport; solar radiation; hygrothermal modelling; control of rain, air, vapour, and heat; materials for wall, window, curtain wall, roof, and foundation systems; building envelope retrofit case studies; building code; envelope construction. Includes: Experiential Learning Activity Also listed as CIVE 3209. Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and third-year status in B.Eng. Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering. Lectures three hours a week, lab/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks. [0.5 credits]
