Control Layer Fundamentals

The enclosure of a building serves many functions besides separating the inside from the outside. It controls the passage of water, vapor, heat, air, light, and sound. It is a major contributor of the comfort of the occupants. The enclosure also directly affects and size and functionality of the heating and cooling system. This course will describe the four major control layers of the enclosure and how they work.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the mechanisms of heat, air, bulk water, and vapor and how they transport through building assemblies.
2. Learn the importance of air barriers and common challenges with their installation.
3. Learn the benefits of continuous insulation and common challenges to achieving it in the field.
4. Understand key strategies for achieving durable, energy-efficient, and thermally comfortable wall, roof, and below-grade assemblies.

Presenter:

Joseph J. Anetrella, AIA, FCSI, CCS, LEED AP

Senior Architect | Facilities with Terracon Consultants, Inc.

Joe has been in the Construction Industry for 45 years and has been a Registered Architect for 40 years. He has extensive experience in all aspects of the Practice of Architecture from site selection, design, site observations, and project closeout.

Joe is a Fellow in the Construction Specifications Institute and a Certified Construction Specifier.

In his present role at Terracon, he provides Enclosure Consulting, including peer reviews, water intrusion investigations, roof consulting, enclosure consulting, and building enclosure commissioning.

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