Energy-Efficient Building Design and Construction Strategies
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Energy-Efficient Building Design Overview of the importance of energy-efficient building design and its impact on the environment
Module #2 Building Science Fundamentals Understanding the principles of heat transfer, moisture management, and indoor air quality
Module #3 Building Envelope Design Optimizing building envelope components, including walls, windows, and roofs, for energy efficiency
Module #4 Insulation and Air Tightness Effective insulation strategies and air tightness techniques for minimizing heat loss and gain
Module #5 Window Design and Orientation Strategies for optimizing window design, size, and orientation for natural lighting and passive heating/cooling
Module #6 Daylighting Design Designing buildings to maximize natural daylight and reduce artificial lighting loads
Module #7 HVAC Systems Overview Introduction to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and their role in energy efficiency
Module #8 High-Efficiency HVAC Systems Designing and selecting high-efficiency HVAC systems, including heat pumps and radiant systems
Module #9 Lighting Design and Technologies Energy-efficient lighting design strategies and technologies, including LEDs and controls
Module #10 Renewable Energy Systems Overview of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy
Module #11 Building Energy Modeling Using energy modeling software to analyze and optimize building energy performance
Module #12 Energy Efficiency Standards and Codes Understanding energy efficiency standards, codes, and rating systems, including LEED and Energy Star
Module #13 Passive House Design Designing buildings to meet the Passive House standard for ultra-energy efficiency
Module #14 Net Zero Energy Buildings Designing buildings to produce as much energy as they consume over the course of a year
Module #15 Water-Efficient Design Strategies for reducing water consumption in buildings, including low-flow fixtures and greywater reuse
Module #16 Material Selection and Waste Reduction Selecting materials and designing buildings to minimize waste and environmental impact
Module #17 Commissioning and Testing The importance of commissioning and testing energy-efficient systems to ensure optimal performance
Module #18 Occupant Behavior and Education The role of occupant behavior and education in achieving energy efficiency goals
Module #19 Energy Monitoring and Feedback Using energy monitoring systems to provide feedback and drive energy efficiency improvements
Module #20 Retrofitting Existing Buildings Strategies for retrofitting existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact
Module #21 Energy-Efficient Building Operations and Maintenance Best practices for operating and maintaining energy-efficient buildings
Module #22 Energy Efficiency in Different Climates Designing energy-efficient buildings for various climates and regions
Module #23 Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings Preserving historic buildings while incorporating energy-efficient design and technologies
Module #24 Energy-Efficient Building Design for Resilience Designing buildings to be resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Energy-Efficient Building Design and Construction Strategies career
