Description
2024 BES Session: Best Practices for a Successful Natatorium Enclosure
Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2024 IIBEC/OBEC Building Enclosure Symposium in Toronto, Canada. This course includes the following components:
- recording of the live session
- a summative assessment consisting of 10 questions
- two surveys required to claim continuing education credit
Description
The indoor environment of natatoriums, or indoor pools, is typically characterized by elevated air temperatures and relative humidity levels. In climates with cool-to-cold winters, outdoor temperatures frequently drop below the dewpoint of the indoor environment. Where air leakage occurs, condensation can form within the enclosure leading to premature failure of the building fabric. Failures can manifest as rot/decay of the building and include structural elements, damage to finishes, dripping on the interior, corrosion of exposed metal, excessive condensation on glazing surfaces, etc. This session considers existing natatorium design guidance and identifies several areas where further clarification and additional guidance is warranted. A series of forensic investigation case studies is presented and patterns are identified: moisture issues in natatoriums are typically related to some combination of inadequate air control at the enclosure and/or interior partition walls, poorly controlled or improper building pressure fields, mechanical system inadequacies, or thermal bridging. This session will present a summary of the science- and experience-based best practice recommendations for the successful design and construction of natatorium enclosures for both commercial and residential use. It is intended for architects doing the design and general contractors responsible for the construction.
Speaker(s)/Author(s)
Jonathan Smegal, MASc, PEng
Associate, Senior Building Science Consultant
RDH Building Science Inc.
Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.
Credit Start Date 8/12/24 Credit Expiration Date 8/12/27
Knowledge Level: Intermediate
IIBEC Core Competencies: Building Envelope Commissioning
Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.0 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
AIA Course Number: BES24_10_OD
AIA Provider Number: G024
Continuing Education Credit Claim Information
To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:
- Complete the summative assessment
- Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey
After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion. Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org
To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:
- Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)
AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.
AIA CES Provider statement
IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Objectives
At the end of this session, the attendee will be able to:
- Identify high-risk enclosure details for air leakage and best practice air barrier system strategies.
- Identify key high-level HVAC design requirements.
- Verify building operation pressures by measurement and calculation.
- Explain the main causes of natatorium building failures in cold climates.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate On Demand_AIA Elective and CEH
Learning Credits
Shopping Cart
Your cart is empty