Lesson 1Criteria: speed, quality, cost control, sustainability, an' constructabilityDis section define criteria fi selectin' systems an' materials, includin' speed, quality, cost, sustainability, an' constructability, an' show how fi weight an' document trade-offs usin' matrices, benchmarks, an' risk assessments.
Program an' speed of constructionQuality control an' defect reductionCapital, lifecycle, an' operatin' costsEmbodied carbon an' circularityConstructability, risk, an' site constraintsLesson 2Material performance data an' sources: where fi find U-values, embodied carbon ranges, installation ratesDis section identify key performance data fi materials, such as U-values, fire ratings, embodied carbon, an' installation rates, an' explain how fi source, interpret, an' cross-check values from standards, databases, an' manufacturers.
Thermal, acoustic, an' fire data basicsEmbodied carbon factors an' databasesManufacturer datasheets an' caveatsCodes, standards, an' test reportsBenchmarkin' an' sanity-checkin' dataLesson 3Interior partitions an' finishes: lightweight prefabricated partitions, acoustic an' fire performanceDis section analyze interior partitions an' finishes, emphasizin' lightweight prefabricated systems, acoustic an' fire performance, integration of services, an' surface durability, while considerin' sequencin', tolerances, an' future adaptability.
Stud, track, an' board partition typesAcoustic ratings an' detailin' methodsFire resistance, linings, an' sealsIntegration of services an' openingsDurability, impact, an' maintenanceLesson 4Roofin' systems: warm roof assemblies, green roofs, membrane selection an' detailin'Dis section review roofin' systems, includin' warm roofs, inverted roofs, green roofs, an' membrane options. It address drainage, vapor control, wind uplift, an' detailin' at edges, penetrations, an' interfaces wid parapets an' facades.
Warm an' inverted roof build-upsSingle-ply an' multi-ply membranesGreen roof layers an' loadin'Drainage falls an' outlet detailin'Parapet, edge, an' penetration detailsLesson 5Comparative selection of main structural systems: reinforced concrete, steel frame, mass timber, hybridDis section compare main structural systems—reinforced concrete, steel frame, mass timber, an' hybrids—evaluatin' spans, stiffness, fire behavior, vibration, embodied carbon, an' coordination wid envelopes, cores, an' buildin' services.
Reinforced concrete frames an' slabsSteel frames, bracin' an' composite decksMass timber frames an' panel systemsHybrid steel, concrete, an' timber optionsSpan, vibration, an' service integrationLesson 6Precast an' modular structural options: benefits, connections, an' tolerancesDis section explore precast an' modular structural systems, outlinin' benefits fi speed an' quality, typical connection details, transport an' erection constraints, tolerances, an' coordination needs wid foundations an' buildin' services.
Precast floor an' wall system typesFactory production an' quality controlConnection hardware an' joint detailin'Tolerances, camber, an' fit-up issuesTransport, liftin', an' site logisticsLesson 7Envelope material choices: high-performance insulation, rainscreen systems, insulated panelsDis section examine envelope material strategies, comparin' insulation types, rainscreen assemblies, an' insulated panels, wid emphasis pon thermal performance, moisture control, durability, an' constructible detailin' fi different climates.
Insulation types an' thermal propertiesContinuous insulation an' thermal bridin'Rainscreen claddin' layers an' airflowInsulated metal an' sandwich panel systemsMoisture, vapor, an' condensation controlLesson 8Window an' glazin' selection: thermal performance (U-values), air-tightness, installation detailin'Dis section cover window an' glazin' selection, focusin' pon U-values, solar control, airtightness, an' installation detailin'. It explain frame choices, spacer technologies, an' interface design to limit condensation, leaks, an' thermal bridin'.
Glazin' build-ups an' low-e coatingsU-values, SHGC, an' climate responseFrame materials an' thermal breaksAir an' water tightness testin'Perimeter flashin' an' sill detailin'
