Building Technology and Construction

  1. The Building Envelope
    1. Functions of the Building Envelope
      1. Environmental Separation
        1. Structural Support
          1. Aesthetic Considerations
            1. Energy Performance
            2. Wall Systems
              1. Exterior Wall Assemblies
                1. Load-Bearing Walls
                  1. Non-Load-Bearing Walls
                    1. Curtain Walls
                    2. Cladding Systems
                      1. Masonry Veneer
                        1. Metal Panels
                          1. EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems)
                            1. Fiber Cement Siding
                              1. Wood Siding
                                1. Stucco Systems
                                2. Rainscreen Principles
                                  1. Ventilated Cavity
                                    1. Pressure Equalization
                                      1. Drainage Plane
                                    2. Roofing Systems
                                      1. Low-Slope Roofing
                                        1. Built-Up Roofs (BUR)
                                          1. Modified Bitumen
                                            1. Single-Ply Membranes
                                              1. EPDM
                                                1. TPO
                                                  1. PVC
                                                  2. Green Roofs
                                                    1. Extensive Green Roofs
                                                      1. Intensive Green Roofs
                                                    2. Steep-Slope Roofing
                                                      1. Asphalt Shingles
                                                        1. Clay and Concrete Tiles
                                                          1. Slate Roofing
                                                            1. Metal Roofing
                                                              1. Wood Shingles and Shakes
                                                              2. Roof Accessories
                                                                1. Flashing Systems
                                                                  1. Gutters and Downspouts
                                                                    1. Roof Penetrations
                                                                  2. Fenestration
                                                                    1. Windows
                                                                      1. Operable Windows
                                                                        1. Casement Windows
                                                                          1. Double-Hung Windows
                                                                            1. Sliding Windows
                                                                            2. Fixed Windows
                                                                              1. Window Performance Ratings
                                                                                1. U-Factor
                                                                                  1. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
                                                                                    1. Visible Transmittance
                                                                                  2. Doors
                                                                                    1. Exterior Doors
                                                                                      1. Entry Doors
                                                                                        1. Patio Doors
                                                                                          1. Commercial Doors
                                                                                          2. Interior Doors
                                                                                            1. Hinged Doors
                                                                                              1. Sliding Doors
                                                                                                1. Folding Doors
                                                                                                2. Door Hardware
                                                                                                  1. Hinges
                                                                                                    1. Locksets
                                                                                                      1. Closers
                                                                                                    2. Skylights
                                                                                                      1. Types of Skylights
                                                                                                        1. Fixed Skylights
                                                                                                          1. Operable Skylights
                                                                                                            1. Tubular Skylights
                                                                                                            2. Daylighting Considerations
                                                                                                          2. Control Layers
                                                                                                            1. Water Control
                                                                                                              1. Waterproofing Membranes
                                                                                                                1. Below-Grade Waterproofing
                                                                                                                  1. Above-Grade Waterproofing
                                                                                                                  2. Dampproofing Techniques
                                                                                                                    1. Flashing Systems
                                                                                                                    2. Air Control
                                                                                                                      1. Air Barriers
                                                                                                                        1. Vapor-Permeable Air Barriers
                                                                                                                          1. Vapor-Impermeable Air Barriers
                                                                                                                          2. Sealing Penetrations
                                                                                                                            1. Continuity of Air Barrier
                                                                                                                            2. Vapor Control
                                                                                                                              1. Vapor Retarders
                                                                                                                                1. Class I Vapor Retarders
                                                                                                                                  1. Class II Vapor Retarders
                                                                                                                                    1. Class III Vapor Retarders
                                                                                                                                    2. Placement Strategies
                                                                                                                                      1. Climate Considerations
                                                                                                                                      2. Thermal Control
                                                                                                                                        1. Insulation Types
                                                                                                                                          1. Batt Insulation
                                                                                                                                            1. Blown-In Insulation
                                                                                                                                              1. Rigid Board Insulation
                                                                                                                                                1. Spray Foam Insulation
                                                                                                                                                2. Insulation Placement
                                                                                                                                                  1. Cavity Insulation
                                                                                                                                                    1. Continuous Insulation
                                                                                                                                                    2. Thermal Bridging
                                                                                                                                                      1. Thermal Bridge Identification
                                                                                                                                                        1. Thermal Break Solutions

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