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Practical, approachable & immediately applicable building science for architects and builders. Browse 30+ courses by topic, learn in less than 15 minutes, and complete a quiz for a course certificate. Learning has never been easier with Acelab.

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Course Creator Christine Williamson

Christine is a building scientist & founder of the Instagram account @BuildingScienceFightClub, an educational project that teaches architects about building science and construction.

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The Perfect Wall

The Perfect Wall

15:25

Hydrostatic Pressure: An Absolutely Essential Concept for Architects to Understand

Hydrostatic Pressure: An Absolutely Essential Concept for Architects to Understand

10:00

Water Management
Confusion about Rainscreens

Confusion about Rainscreens

14:00

Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Love Air Barriers

Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Love Air Barriers

14:10

Air Barriers Energy Use
The Controversy Over Stucco Explained

The Controversy Over Stucco Explained

19:50

Ventilation Water Management
The Three Most Important Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency

The Three Most Important Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency

15:00

Is It Time to Retire the Metal Sill Pan

Is It Time to Retire the Metal Sill Pan

12:30

Windows Energy Use Water Management Air Barriers
Why You Should Think Twice About Attached Garages

Why You Should Think Twice About Attached Garages

13:15

Ventilation
Why Unvented Roofs are Best for Custom Homes

Why Unvented Roofs are Best for Custom Homes

13:30

Moisture Management Energy Use Condensation Ventilation
An Outdated Detail to Avoid

An Outdated Detail to Avoid

10:30

Air Barriers Energy Use
Air Barriers vs Vapor Barriers

Air Barriers vs Vapor Barriers

15:45

Condensation Air Barriers Insulation Energy Use
Five Things Every Custom Home Ought to Have

Five Things Every Custom Home Ought to Have

10:00

Condensation Energy Use Insulation Air Barriers Water Management Ventilation
Why Exterior Insulation is the MVP of Insulations

Why Exterior Insulation is the MVP of Insulations

9:30

Insulation Thermal Comfort Energy Use Condensation
What Blower Door Tests Really Tell Us About Performance

What Blower Door Tests Really Tell Us About Performance

12:15

Energy Use
Do Buildings Need to Breathe?

Do Buildings Need to Breathe?

8:30

Moisture Management Ventilation Energy Use Air Barriers
The Controversy about Residential Ventilation Rates

The Controversy about Residential Ventilation Rates

10:30

Ventilation Energy Use
Mechanical Conditioning vs. Mechanical Ventilation

Mechanical Conditioning vs. Mechanical Ventilation

8:50

Ventilation
Why Glazing Matters So Much More Than Insulation

Why Glazing Matters So Much More Than Insulation

9:00

Windows Energy Use
Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort

Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort

8:45

Thermal Comfort Energy Use
Why We Vent Roofs

Why We Vent Roofs

10:30

Ventilation Insulation Water Management
The Myth About Spray Foam & Leaking Roofs

The Myth About Spray Foam & Leaking Roofs

9:00

Water Management Moisture Management Insulation