By the end of the course, the participants are expected to:

Identify factors affecting building envelope performance and their relations with material and detail.

• Understand the effects of construction design on long term performance of building envelope.
• Learn design criteria of building envelope components according to national and international standards. 
• Acquire necessary experience for the design process of building envelope by understanding factors affecting its performance.

Comprehend the results of the decisions on detailing, not only with reference to high performance but also by analyzing building defects.