GENI-9345Air Sealing and Compartmentalization in Multifamily Buildings
This three-day course provides building professionals with the core knowledge needed to improve airtightness and compartmentalization in multifamily buildings. Participants will learn how air leakage impacts energy efficiency, moisture control, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort, and how to identify common leakage paths. The course covers practical air sealing strategies for exterior envelopes and interior partitions, with an emphasis on controlling inter-unit airflow while meeting fire and acoustic requirements. Participants will also learn how to apply field-tested techniques and interpret test results to support performance verification in both new construction and retrofit projects. These skills are essential for professionals navigating increasingly stringent energy codes and green building standards.
What You'll Learn
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand how air leakage and compartmentalization affect energy use, comfort, and indoor air quality in multifamily buildings.
- Identify common air leakage paths and apply effective air sealing strategies.
- Understand airtightness testing methods, performance targets, and compliance considerations.
- Integrate air sealing and compartmentalization with fire and acoustic separation requirements.
Benefits of taking this course:
- Gain practical, science-based knowledge to improve building durability and energy performance.
- Develop retrofit and construction skills focused on air sealing and compartmentalization in multifamily buildings.
- Build expertise that supports careers in sustainable and high-performance building.
- Strengthen professional credibility with a recognized course credential.
- Benefit from funding support that significantly reduces tuition costs.
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
