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Course Title: Regional foundation venting practices and how they affect the architectural design

Course Number: JVS2023    Provider Name: Joto-Vent System USA (404109204)

About this Course: 

This CES course looks at the different methods of venting crawlspace foundations which is commonly used in residential home construction. In this course, you will learn the various types of crawlspace venting options available in the U.S. It will analyze the different practices and factors that are considered when determining what types of foundations and venting are used regionally as well as a comparative look at the benefits of the different methods. As the structural foundation of homes, it is important to consider and understand the different options available to incorporate into your design.

Learning Objective: 

1. Learn why a crawl space needs to be vented.
2. Analyze crawlspace usage in the US and other regional foundation types used.
3. Understand the benefits of the different types of crawlspace venting methods.
4. Evaluate other factors that can determine which methods are most effective through case studies.

Course Level: Introductory

CE Credits: 1LU|HSW

Course Title: The Foundation of Durability - The next innovation in crawl-space ventilation

Learning Objectives: 
1. Discuss moisture buildup in crawl spaces, the consequences of excess moisture, and how crawl-space ventilation protects the building and occupant health.
2. Compare conventional foundation vent systems, their effectiveness, long-term performance, and health impact.
3. Identify a new option/alternative for venting a foundation built over a crawl space.
4. Define continuous foundation ventilation systems and their sustainable benefits.
5. Describe several case studies of projects where continuous perimeter foundation vents were specified.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW and other

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