Key Considerations for High Performance Walls

This course provides a broader understanding of how high-rise residential buildings can meet the next generation of net-zero or net-zero ready standards that are applicable to all climate zones in Canada. It illustrates solutions for higher levels of performance in Part 3 buildings, as required by Passive House, BC Energy Step Code, and the City of Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan.

Half of the session reviews typical wall assemblies and explores practical solutions for designing and building to the effective R-values required for higher levels of the BC Energy Step Code. Parapet, clear wall, window, slab and door mock-up details are reviewed step-by-step to emphasize constructability, durability, moisture control and fire protection.

The video outlines useful guides and tools available to help reduce energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, increase resiliency and passive survivability.