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CIVE 507Building Science and Technology

Units
0.50
Faculty
Engineering
Subject
Civil Engineering

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 4 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 4 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

The building process. Loadings; gravity, wind, thermal, moisture, and fire. Enclosure design; walls, windows, and roof. Subgrade construction. Energy related considerations.

Prerequisites

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00144490 / 90Th 17:30–18:50
F 10:00–11:20
LEC 00249360 / 100Th 17:30–18:50
F 10:00–11:20
LEC 701179093 / 9999Online or by arrangement
LEC 70219980 / 9999Online or by arrangement
TUT 10144500 / 90F 08:30–09:20
TUT 10249370 / 100F 08:30–09:20

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it45% easy88% useful

From 7 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

  • I really liked this course, Prof. Kapsis provides good background theory to the concepts and also has lots of practical real-world info regarding building science, plus he has an engaging lecture style. I have learned lots of useful knowledge regarding wall/roof assemblies. Workload isn't too bad, 2 quizzes, 4 assignments, and 1 final group project.

    Apr 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Took as an elective not being an arch eng so was a little bit trickier without background but Costa made the lectures very interesting. 4 graded assignments, 2 tests, one project, and no final.

    Apr 2024 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

  • Straube can come off a little arrogant and condescending but deservedly so - he's one of the nation's best building scientists. His explanations make sense and his use of graphics is helpful when trying to understand some of the physics going on. Assignments were pretty closely related to classwork and there aren't any real curveballs. Overall a great course with a lot of useful info if you want to get into structural engineering/building science consulting. Also, his textbook was super useful loaded with examples - definitely would recommend picking it up if he ever makes it available to order.

    Apr 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this

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