Heat-Loss Building Science of Walls (Micro Course)

(0.5 CEUs; 30 minutes) Wall insulation is more challenging than floor or ceiling insulation because walls are vertical and experience the kind of chimney effect. This means they are more likely to have convection currents that reduce their thermal resistance, compared...
Heat Loss and Gain (Mini Course)

Heat Loss and Gain (Mini Course)

(2.0 CEUs) People need space conditioning systems because the outdoor temperature is different than the temperature that people prefer indoors. This lesson explains basics of how buildings gain and lose heat according to the season.