This course provides a high level overview of Building Science. It is intended for the General Contractor, Crew Manager, Crew Leader, and Crew Member to provide an understanding of heat flow, air flow and moisture flow through a residential structure. Changes made to a structure intended to improve comfort and energy efficiency are discussed in terms of their potential impact on health, safety, and building durability. Roles in the energy retrofit industry and terminology used in building science, diagnostics and building performance are covered. Anyone involved in or interested in the weatherization of existing home stock will benefit from taking this course.

Module 1 Introduction and Course Overview
Unit 1 Roles in the Energy Retrofit Industry
Unit 2 HERS and the Energy Index
Module 2 Energy Fundamentals
Unit 1 Residential Energy Use
Unit 2 What is Energy
Module 3 Heat, Air and Moisture
Unit 1 Heat Transfer
Unit 2 Air Flow
Unit 3 Moisture Transport
Module 4 The Building Envelope
Unit 1 Heat Flows Through the Building Shell
Module 5 Indoor Air Quality and Mechanical Ventilation
Unit 1 Introduction to Indoor Air Quality
Unit 2 Types of Mechanical Ventilation
Unit 3 Ventilation Requirements
Module 6 Mechanical Systems
Unit 1 HVAC Systems Shop Class
Module 7 The Economics of Energy Improvement
Unit 1 Energy Mortgages
Unit 2 Cost Effectiveness and Ranking of Energy Improvements
Module 8 The Work Scope
Unit 1 The Biddable Scope of Work
Module 9 Putting it All Together
Unit 1 Quality Assurance Standards
Unit 2 The Project Test Out
Module 10 EnergySmart Contractor Test
Unit 1 EnergySmart Contractor Exam