Individual Building Science Units for CTE Teachers
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Unit 1 — Why Building Science Matters
The foundation unit — students learn how energy, moisture, heat, and air interact in a building assembly and why it matters for modern construction.
Unit 2 — Site, Climate and Design
Students explore how site conditions and local climate data drive design decisions including orientation, solar access, and climate zone classification.
Unit 3 — The Building Enclosure
A deep dive into the building envelope — walls, roofs, and foundations working together as a system to control heat, air, and moisture.
Unit 4 — Water Management
Covers bulk water, capillary action, and vapor — the three forms of moisture that damage buildings — including drainage planes, flashing details, and WRB installation.
Unit 5 — Air Sealing
The most hands-on unit — students learn air barrier theory, common leakage locations, sealing strategies, and conduct a full blower door pressurization lab.
Unit 6 — Thermal Performance and Insulation
Students learn R-values, thermal bridging, continuous insulation, and insulation types, and calculate assembly performance for different climate zones.
Unit 7 — Windows, Doors and Glazing
Covers U-factor, SHGC, condensation resistance, and rough opening details — students evaluate window specs and learn how glazing affects heating and cooling loads.
Unit 8 — Mechanical Systems and Ventilation
HVAC fundamentals, Manual J overview, duct design basics, and the critical relationship between tight construction and mechanical ventilation strategies.
Unit 9 — Indoor Air Quality and Materials
Students learn how VOCs, source control, filtration, and ventilation rates affect occupant health and IAQ performance in modern buildings.
Unit 10 — Putting It All Together
The capstone unit — students apply everything from Units 1–9 to analyze a real or hypothetical building and complete a full performance assessment.
Why not get all 10?
The Full Bundle includes every unit plus 100+ bonus documents — pacing guides, LMS setup, final exam, and more. At $197 it's less than $20 per unit.