Thermal Bridging
Hands-on calculation course for thermal bridge simulation & analysis
Course Overview
This course will provide participants with an introduction to thermal-bridge simulation and analysis using the free LBNL THERM software. It will consist of pre-recorded ‘on-demand’ videos, which will walk participants through an entire sequence of installation, library setup, and the modeling of several example conditions.
It will also primarily feature recorded screen-casts and a ‘model-along’ style where the instructor will narrate the process and concepts as they model the sample details. A variety of example cases will be used, starting out with a very simple wall and progressing into more complex details. For the most part, the examples will focus on wood-frame construction and remain relatively simple.
Thermal Bridging: Hands-on calculation course for thermal bridge simulation & analysis is jointly provided by NAPHN and bldgyp.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Participants will gain understand of the 2D heat flow simulation too LBNL THERM, and learn how to model, edit and simulate heat flow simulations for common construction details.
- Participants will be exposed to a broad range to rule documents and reference materials which are critically important for any professional looking to integrate thermal bridge simulations into their Passive House workflows.
- Using THERM, participants will create a full set of real-world examples, including typical assembly U-Values, as well as junctions, and even ground-contact details.
- Learn how to extract useful results from THERM and how to calculate Psi-Values and U-Values for the examples created. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of the full model, simulation and analysis workflow.
Course Content
Ratings and Reviews
Herman Pardon
I did not have the files that went with the course.
Carl Gruswitz
Can take the course at your own pace and learn/practice THERM during each class.
Scott Waddell
Ed's skills as an educator as well as an expert on all things Passive House come through in this well paced and well taught training series on THERM.
Michael Hackspill
The instructor is great, and conveys information in a very clear way.
Thanks for the feedback Herman, there is a link to download the files from DropBox. We’ll make sure that is clear that you need these files to complete the course.