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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](https://img.youtube.com/vi/5-Fy5a9WPV4/hqdefault.jpg)
The Perfect Wall
15:25
![Hydrostatic Pressure: An Absolutely Essential Concept for Architects to Understand](https://img.youtube.com/vi/piFTqXuoKAI/hqdefault.jpg)
Hydrostatic Pressure: An Absolutely Essential Concept for Architects to Understand
10:00
![Confusion about Rainscreens](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Bgkz1MYAGCo/hqdefault.jpg)
Confusion about Rainscreens
14:00
![Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Love Air Barriers](https://img.youtube.com/vi/paF3bH6EzF4/hqdefault.jpg)
Obvious and Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Love Air Barriers
14:10
![The Controversy Over Stucco Explained](https://img.youtube.com/vi/1xUwHVOTl64/hqdefault.jpg)
The Controversy Over Stucco Explained
19:50
![The Three Most Important Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency](https://img.youtube.com/vi/jzBXn9iH3P8/hqdefault.jpg)
The Three Most Important Design Considerations for Energy Efficiency
15:00
![Is It Time to Retire the Metal Sill Pan](https://img.youtube.com/vi/VTMPfFczbt0/hqdefault.jpg)
Is It Time to Retire the Metal Sill Pan
12:30
![Why You Should Think Twice About Attached Garages](https://img.youtube.com/vi/Vwn9Gan-tiA/hqdefault.jpg)
Why You Should Think Twice About Attached Garages
13:15
![Why Unvented Roofs are Best for Custom Homes](https://img.youtube.com/vi/SBjXOjc7dkY/hqdefault.jpg)
Why Unvented Roofs are Best for Custom Homes
13:30
![An Outdated Detail to Avoid](https://img.youtube.com/vi/cA1b08qbs4M/hqdefault.jpg)
An Outdated Detail to Avoid
10:30
![Air Barriers vs Vapor Barriers](https://img.youtube.com/vi/FSyhOLEbx44/hqdefault.jpg)
Air Barriers vs Vapor Barriers
15:45
![Five Things Every Custom Home Ought to Have](https://img.youtube.com/vi/UenWaLeFcfg/hqdefault.jpg)
Five Things Every Custom Home Ought to Have
10:00
![Why Exterior Insulation is the MVP of Insulations](https://img.youtube.com/vi/sV7yC4XGeTE/hqdefault.jpg)
Why Exterior Insulation is the MVP of Insulations
9:30
![What Blower Door Tests Really Tell Us About Performance](https://img.youtube.com/vi/OMMf44p-T9Q/hqdefault.jpg)
What Blower Door Tests Really Tell Us About Performance
12:15
![Do Buildings Need to Breathe?](https://img.youtube.com/vi/2jcgrL3oaCE/hqdefault.jpg)
Do Buildings Need to Breathe?
8:30
![The Controversy about Residential Ventilation Rates](https://img.youtube.com/vi/84l3ckv0_dA/hqdefault.jpg)
The Controversy about Residential Ventilation Rates
10:30
![Mechanical Conditioning vs. Mechanical Ventilation](https://img.youtube.com/vi/J8I-0ALI6QM/hqdefault.jpg)
Mechanical Conditioning vs. Mechanical Ventilation
8:50
![Why Glazing Matters So Much More Than Insulation](https://img.youtube.com/vi/zJRsmiaqh6A/hqdefault.jpg)
Why Glazing Matters So Much More Than Insulation
9:00
![Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort](https://img.youtube.com/vi/hdHj6GU_Vio/hqdefault.jpg)
Helpful Things to Know about Thermal Comfort
8:45
![Why We Vent Roofs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/pWpOEHu3B8Q/hqdefault.jpg)
Why We Vent Roofs
10:30
![The Myth About Spray Foam & Leaking Roofs](https://img.youtube.com/vi/N4MrFsiaUAM/hqdefault.jpg)
The Myth About Spray Foam & Leaking Roofs
9:00