What does the envelope of a building generally separate?

• Hot and cold

• Dry and wet

• Interior and exterior

• Hard and soft

What aspects are addressed by the building envelope?

• Color, shape, size

• Thermal, vapor, air, water

• Food, drinks, entertainment

• Music, art, literature

Why are building envelopes important?

• To keep occupants comfortable and safe

• To protect the environment

• To save money

• To increase property value

What aspect of a building envelope helps keep occupants comfortable?

• Resistance to extreme heat

• Resistance to sea water

• Airtightness

• Resistance to paint

What aspect of a building envelope helps keep occupants healthy?

• Insect resistance

• Fungus resistance

• Bacteria resistance

• Rodent resistance