Two seemingly innocuous requirements for
building enclosure assemblies bedevil builders and designers almost endlessly: keep water vapor out, let the water vapor out if it gets in.
Introduction to the requirements and design principles for Passive House
building enclosure assemblies and details
Not exact matches
Improved energy efficiency
building enclosures generally means an increase in R - value and reduced air leakage, which commonly reduces the drying potential of wall
assemblies.
Enclosures That Work are
Building Profiles and High R - Value
Assemblies developed by BSC to be appropriate for residential construction in specific climate zones.