Building Science Courses
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
15:25
Hydrostatic Pressure: An Absolutely Essential Concept for Architects to Understand
10:00
Confusion about Rainscreens
14:00
Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Love Air Barriers
14:10
The Controversy Over Stucco Explained
19:50
The Three Most Important Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency
15:00
Is It Time to Retire the Metal Sill Pan
12:30
Why You Should Think Twice About Attached Garages
13:15
Why Unvented Roofs are Best for Custom Homes
13:30
An Outdated Detail to Avoid
10:30
Air Barriers vs Vapor Barriers
15:45
Five Things Every Custom Home Ought to Have
10:00
Why Exterior Insulation is the MVP of Insulations
9:30
What Blower Door Tests Really Tell Us About Performance
12:15
Do Buildings Need to Breathe?
8:30
The Controversy about Residential Ventilation Rates
10:30
Mechanical Conditioning vs. Mechanical Ventilation
8:50
Why Glazing Matters So Much More Than Insulation
9:00
Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort
8:45
Why We Vent Roofs
10:30
The Myth About Spray Foam & Leaking Roofs
9:00
