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Building Science Fundamentals
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Continuing Education
AIA: 14 LU/HSW
BPI: 7 units
CCB: 14 CEs
CPHC: 14 CEs
OCHI: 14 CEs
Living Future Accred: 7 CEs (available upon request)
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 CEs
EA Broker Renewal: 14 CEs
AGA Renewal: 14 CEs
Course Fee
$275 | General Admission
*Energy Trust Trade Ally Reimbursements may apply.
Want to learn more? This Building Science Fundamentals course forms Module 2 of our interactive 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.
Questions? Contact the Education Team at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x66
AIA: 14 LU/HSW
BPI: 7 units
CCB: 14 CEs
CPHC: 14 CEs
OCHI: 14 CEs
Living Future Accred: 7 CEs (available upon request)
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 CEs
EA Broker Renewal: 14 CEs
AGA Renewal: 14 CEs
Course Fee
$275 | General Admission
*Energy Trust Trade Ally Reimbursements may apply.
Want to learn more? This Building Science Fundamentals course forms Module 2 of our interactive 6-month Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) accreditation course.
Questions? Contact the Education Team at education@earthadvantage.org or (503) 968-7160 x66
Learning Objectives
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- Explain the natural laws that drive the thermal, air, and moisture flows within a house
- Develop strategies for analyzing how dynamic flows affect the performance of a house
- Calculate the overall R-values of various house assemblies and analyze potential efficiency improvements
- Calculate wall assembly U-factors and evaluate the optimum orientation of a house
- Understand how improving building performance affects indoor air quality
- Describe potential water management strategies
- Select appropriate design features and assemblies according to project objectives
- Integrate building envelope details into plans and specifications
Audience
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This course has primarily been designed for Builders/Contractors/Remodelers, Architects/Designers, & Raters, but will also provide valuable information for Appraisers, Consultants, Educators, Engineers, Home Inspectors, Program Staff, Real Estate Professionals, & Students.