Intro to the house-as-a-system. A house is much more than the four exterior walls and a roof. It is an interactive system made up of many components, structure, ventilation, and filtration. Each component impacts the performance of the entire system. Buildings perform in very predictable fashion. These performance characteristics are based on four simple principles of physics. Although solid design and building structure provides a good starting place for a healthy home, proper and ongoing maintenance is important for both interior and exterior components to function as designed.
- Teacher: Claude Lawrenson