This course will investigate the dynamic and interrelated issues of energy, moisture control, and indoor air quality in residential buildings. The emphasis is on design, construction and operational aspects of the house to provide an energy efficient, durable structure and a healthy living environment. Special considerations will be given to the interaction between moisture and wood products within the building system.

Upper division BP or instructors consent

TBA

TBA

Marilou Cheple, Pat Huelman, and Bob Seavey

Required Text:

Guide to the Performance-Built House. 1993. Huelman et al. Pre-publication Draft (PBH)
Kalduski, Richard. Heating Systems For Your New Home. (We will order these books and have them available for you to purchase. Approximate cost is $24.)

Supplemental Reading: (On reserve at the Natural Resources Library)
Canadian Home Builder’s Association’s Builder’s Manual
Moisture Control Handbook. 1994. Lstiburek & Carmody
EEBA Builders Guide for Cold Climates

Grading
Exam One - 40 points - 20% of grade
Exam Two - 40 - 20
Exam Three - 40 - 20
Project - 40 - 20
Assignments - 40 - 20

Assignments

Assignments are due at the beginning of the specified class period. Assignments turned in after this time will be given one half of the original grade. Assignments turned in more than one week after the due date will not be graded. The final letter grades will be base on the following percentages:

94-100 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
84-86 B
80-83 B-
77-79 C+
74-73 C
70-72 C-
67-69 D+
60-66 D
0-59 F

Students taking this course for graduate credit will be required to complete an additional project developed in consultation with the instructors.