Design Guidelines for Low Energy Building
Credits: 4 PDH
PDH Course Description:
Low-energy sustainable building design is not just the result of applying one or more isolated technologies. Rather, it is an integrated whole-building process that requires advocacy and action on the part of the design team throughout the entire project development process. This course discusses what low-energy design means, specific strategies to be considered, when and where to apply these strategies, and how to evaluate their cost effectiveness.Topics:
- Selecting energy-saving strategies appropriate for the building type
- Integrating low-energy concepts into the design process
- Reducing cooling loads by eliminating undesirable solar heat gain.
- Reducing heating loads by using desirable solar heat gain.
- Using natural light as a substitute for (or complement to) electrical lighting
- Using natural ventilation
- Using more efficient heating and cooling equipment to satisfy reduced loads
- Using computerized building control systems
- Rank-ordering design technologies
- Benefitting from multiple use
- Learning from case studies
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course:Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
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Intended Audience: civil, construction, mechanical, and electrical engineers concerned with designing and constructing energy-efficient buildings.
Publication Source: US Dept. of Energy
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)