Building Analyst -BPI

Chapter 1
Course Intro and Materials
Chapter 1 – Part 1 – Introduction – 6 min
Chapter 1 – Part 2 – House as a System – 7 min
Chapter 1 – Part 3 – Undesirable Outcomes – 10 min
Chapter 1 – Part 4 – Construction Basics & Review – 10 min
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 Part 1 – Thermodynamics & Heat Measurement (15 Minutes)
Chapter 2 Part 2 – Heat Transfer – Conduction, Convection, and Radiation (15 Minutes)
Chapter 2 Part 3 – Measuring the Building Envelope (14 Minutes)
Chapter 2 Part 4 – Types of Insulation (22 Minutes)
Chapter 2 Part 5 – R Value and U Value
Chapter 2 Part 6 – Assessing Insulation & Working with R Values (10 Minutes)
Chapter 2 – Part 7 – Heat Calculations and Heating Degree Days – 11 min
Chapter 2 – Part 8 – Thermal Imaging – 4 min
Chapter 2 Review – 4 min
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 – Part 1 – Introduction and Key Terms (3 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 2 – Air Leakage Types and Effects (7 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 3 – Convective Loops and Temperature Gradients (3 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 4 – Air Sealing Priorities and Framing Types (5 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 5 – Top Plates and Wire Penetrations (8 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 6 – Drop Soffits and Chimney Chases (4 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 7 – Wet Walls and Can Lights (7 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 8 – Soffit Vents and Sealant Properties (6 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 9 – Basement Air Sealing (2 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 10 – High Density Insulation, Cellulose and Foam (6 Minutes)
Chapter 3 – Part 11 – Duct Sealing – 5 min
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Chapter 2 Part 3 – Measuring the Building Envelope (14 Minutes)

Building Analyst -BPI Chapter 2 Part 3 – Measuring the Building Envelope (14 Minutes)
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This lesson includes a practical exercise. The PDF document link below includes this resource. Complete only page 2 of the workbook for this lesson. The rest of the workbook will be referenced in future lessons.

Sample – Ranch House Calculation Work Book

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