Building Enclosure Consulting

Design the enclosure to perform.

We help project teams design durable, high-performing enclosures by integrating heat, air, water, and vapor control from concept through construction—reducing risk, improving constructibility, and supporting long-term performance.

Building Enclosure → Air Barrier Performance → Passive House → Moisture Management

What We Offer

  • Wall, roof, and foundation enclosure review

    Review of enclosure assemblies for continuity of heat, air, water, and vapor control layers.

  • Window and glazing interface detailing

    Detailing of transitions, penetrations, perimeter conditions, and attachments to support durable performance.

  • Air, water, vapor, and thermal control strategy

    Integrated control-layer design across the building enclosure.

  • Thermal bridge review

    Identification of conductive pathways and recommendations to improve thermal continuity and reduce heat loss.

  • Condensation and moisture-risk analysis

    Evaluation of drying potential, interstitial condensation risk, and moisture-related durability.

  • Constructibility and coordination review

    Review of enclosure details to align design intent with sequencing, trade coordination, and field execution.

  • Field observations

    Site-based review of installed enclosure assemblies for alignment with the intended design and control-layer strategy.

Exterior corner of a glass-clad commercial building at dusk, with lit interior spaces visible through the curtain wall

Typical Deliverables

Design Review Memos

Targeted comments on enclosure assemblies, details, and specifications.

Detail Sketches & Markups

Clear guidance for transitions, interfaces, and continuity.

Risk Prioritization

Focused recommendations based on durability, energy, and moisture performance.

Field Observation Notes

Concise documentation of observed conditions and recommended actions.

Our Approach

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Review

Assess project goals, drawings, assemblies, and key performance requirements.

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Analyze

Evaluate enclosure details, interfaces, and control layers to identify risk.

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Resolve

Develop practical, technically sound recommendations and refined details.

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Verify

Support implementation through coordination, review, and field observations.

Backed by Building Science Credentials

CBEPC is led by Vincent Ellis, a PHIUS Certified Consultant (CPHC®) with a Master of Building Science, using WUFI and THERM modeling to evaluate real-world enclosure performance.

Curious how condensation risk is calculated in a wall or roof assembly? Try our free Glaser Method Calculator.

Planning a high-performance enclosure?

Bring building science into the conversation early to reduce risk, resolve critical enclosure details, and improve long-term performance.

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