Course Details

High Performance Energy-Efficient Buildings

 

X63.9643 / $640
SPRING 2010
Continuing Education: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

 

Owners, managers, and tenants in high performance buildings benefit from lower operating costs and a healthier working and living environment. Through case studies and practical examples, examine the cost and financial benefits of energy efficiency through the use of integrated building systems, renewable energy sources, and mechanical systems selection. Learn systems design options for both new and existing buildings to meet high performance building objectives and standards. Topics include building envelope and wall construction, material selection, site orientation, daylighting, natural ventilation, interior and exterior lighting design, passive and active solar design, geothermal and wind power, HVAC systems, water conservation strategies, commissioning, energy modeling, performance verification techniques, financial incentives, and life cycle economic analysis.

 

AIA/HSW-20 hours. PDH-20 hours.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: Principles of Environmentally Sustainable Design/X63.9390 and Fundamentals of Building Systems/X63.9351 or similiar experience.

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Related Subject Areas: Construction, Architect Continuing Education, Sustainable Design, Sustainable Construction

 

 

 

Section 1

 

Tuesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
February 9 - May 4

No classes on 2/16, 3/30 & 4/6.

 

10 Sessions

Location: Norman Thomas Center, 111 E 33