TP – 1107 An Introduction to Design of Building Envelopes for Professional Engineers

Description

While these guidelines are concerned with the thermal performance of building envelopes, the exterior envelope of a building must serve several functions. These functions, and the relationships between the elements intended to perform them, must all be considered when designing and constructing the envelope. Consideration of specific envelope requirements in isolation from one another can be a source of design and performance problems. This section discusses the performance requirements of the building envelope and establishes a context for the consideration of thermal performance issues.