Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable HVAC Design Overview of the importance of sustainable HVAC design, course objectives, and key concepts
Module #2 Building Science Fundamentals Review of building science principles, heat transfer, and moisture management
Module #3 HVAC System Types and Configurations Overview of common HVAC system types, including all-air, air-water, and radiant systems
Module #4 Sustainable HVAC Design Principles Introduction to sustainable design principles, including energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort
Module #5 Climate and Weather Data Understanding climate and weather data, including temperature, humidity, and solar radiation
Module #6 Building Envelope Design Impact of building envelope design on HVAC system performance, including insulation, windows, and air tightness
Module #7 Passive Design Strategies Passive design strategies, including natural ventilation, daylighting, and thermal mass
Module #8 Active HVAC System Design Design considerations for active HVAC systems, including equipment selection and system control
Module #9 Heat Pump Systems Design and application of heat pump systems, including air-source and ground-source systems
Module #10 Radiant Heating and Cooling Design and application of radiant heating and cooling systems, including floor, wall, and ceiling systems
Module #11 Natural Ventilation Strategies Design and application of natural ventilation strategies, including wind-driven and buoyancy-driven ventilation
Module #12 Mechanical Ventilation and Airside Systems Design and application of mechanical ventilation and airside systems, including ductwork and fan selection
Module #13 Refrigeration Systems and Heat Recovery Design and application of refrigeration systems, including heat recovery and energy efficiency opportunities
Module #14 HVAC System Controls and Automation Design and application of HVAC system controls and automation, including sensors, actuators, and control sequences
Module #15 Building Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Monitoring Integration of HVAC systems with BMS and energy monitoring systems for optimized performance
Module #16 Energy Efficiency and Building Codes Overview of energy efficiency standards and building codes, including ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC
Module #17 Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Payback Analysis Economic evaluation of sustainable HVAC design options using life cycle cost analysis and payback analysis
Module #18 Commissioning and Testing Importance of commissioning and testing HVAC systems for optimal performance and energy efficiency
Module #19 Case Studies in Sustainable HVAC Design Real-world examples of sustainable HVAC design projects, including challenges and successes
Module #20 HVAC System Maintenance and Operations Best practices for HVAC system maintenance and operations, including troubleshooting and repair
Module #21 Indoor Air Quality and Thermal Comfort Design considerations for indoor air quality and thermal comfort, including ventilation rates and temperature control
Module #22 Water Conservation and HVAC Systems Strategies for water conservation in HVAC systems, including water-efficient cooling systems
Module #23 Renewable Energy Systems and HVAC Integration of renewable energy systems with HVAC systems, including solar thermal and geothermal systems
Module #24 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for HVAC Design Application of BIM for HVAC design, including 3D modeling and clash detection
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable HVAC Design career
