Having the skill to identify building enclosure control layers helps you to assist any design and construction team with reducing performance risks and potentially improving project costs. In this workshop, you will explore how the concept of building enclosure control layers and their continuity is applied to building details and how building science specialists identify and evaluate the water, air, thermal, and vapor control layers in various applications and climates.
In each best practice detailing workshop, you are provided the opportunity to pre-submit details to our building science specialist team and receive review and feedback during a live workshop discussion. Throughout the discussion, control layer identification and continuity, thermal bridges, best practice design concepts, constructability considerations, and more will be shared with your team.
Delving into these essential concepts will enhance your understanding of building enclosure design and improve your ability to create more energy-efficient, comfortable, and durable buildings for the occupants.
What you’ll learn
- Identify building enclosure control layers on common assemblies and
details. - Explain the importance of establishing continuity of control layers
(where required) to improve building enclosure design and long-term
performance. - Describe the potential challenges and complexities associated with
maintaining the continuity of control layers at building enclosure
details. - Describe best practice design approaches for the specific assemblies
and details reviewed.
