The “Shell System” Building Assembly: A Practical, Sustainable Building Envelope Solution

The “Shell System” Building Assembly: A Practical, Sustainable Building Envelope Solution

to take this course

Energy efficiency is an important part of any building—starting with the building envelope. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss the "Shell System" ( “SS”) assembly, an innovative building envelope solution that is cost-effective and sustainable. Participants will learn about the many benefits of the “Shell System” ("SS") and discuss a wide variety of residential and commercial applications.

Learning Objectives: 
  1. Recognize the need for energy efficiency in residential building envelopes to protect both the environment and occupants
  2. Define the ”Shell System”(“SS”) assembly envelopes and list their benefits, such as cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, durability and sound control
  3. Recall testing, codes, and green building initiatives that pertain to Shell System “SS” assembly envelopes
  4. Discuss how to specify and install shell system “SS” assemblies in a wide variety of residential and commercial applications
Design Category (CSI Division): 
(07) Thermal and Moisture Protection
Delivery Format: 
Narrated Video
Applicable Credits