A successful home controls the flow of water, air, vapor and heat to gain control of its indoor environment – the spaces in which we live. Gaining control over our indoor environment allows us to protect our health and comfort from uncomfortable temperatures, humidity, allergens and irritants outside our homes. A bit of fundamental knowledge, planning and testing is all you need to do this well.
This course is designed to explain the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of the four control layers of homes. We’ll present examples and details to help you understand the fundamentals of how houses work. You can apply this knowledge in planning, operation and maintenance decisions to maximize your health, comfort and efficiency at home.
Here are some of the topics we’ll cover:
Balance of Cost + Performance
Why + How to Control an Indoor Environment
Control Layers: House As a System
Rain Control Layer – Bulk Moisture
Air Control Layer
Vapor Control Layer
Thermal Control Layer – Heat Flow
Radon Control Systems
Building Science vs Green Building Certifications
As always, we’ll make our review in terms you can understand and use when speaking with contractors, home inspectors, etc. We invite your questions as we go so we can be sure you get the most value out of this course.
Register now and plan to join us for a live discussion of water heating and distribution. We welcome your questions as we go. We look forward to seeing you in our Zoom presentation from 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern on March 19, 2026!
Your enrollment period (your access to the recording) is 60 days from the date of the live presentation.
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Our courses are designed to be transformative education: we teach people how to enjoy more healthy, comfortable and efficient homes and communities. You can give this course to a person using the gifting feature at checkout: Click the "Enroll Now" button and then check the box to the left of the text "This is a gift". You'll be prompted to provide the recipient's email and name plus a personalized message. The recipient will receive an introductory message with your personalized note. You'll receive an email with a link to the gift. Our courses are appropriate for all ages and backgrounds: homeowners, students, professionals, etc.
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