Energy-Efficient Design for Architects

57 hours/12 months access - Self-paced learning

This course is a US Green Building Council Approved Education Provider Program and provides a firm foundation for LEED™. Standard 90.1 for Architects is a concise online course to help architects understand, apply and comply with the standard. It provides the information essential to architects, with a brief overview of engineering that avoids the complex details. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 is the minimum energy efficiency standard for all non-residential buildings, and all residential buildings greater than three stories in height in the USA.

Curriculum:

· Fundamentals of ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (Energy Efficient Design)

· Advanced Energy Design – Small Retail Buildings

· Advanced Energy Design – Small Offices

Energy-Efficient Design - Fundamentals of Standard 90.1

Course length: Approximately 29 hours

Ideal for: consulting or specifying engineers.

On-demand, interactive course of 13 online modules
Essential electronic extracts of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004
Essential electronic extracts of Standard 90.1-2004 User's Manual
Online Assessment
Completion certificate for 29 PDHs or 2.9 CEUs

This course will show you how to:

· Apply the detailed requirements of Standard 90.1 in the design and construction of energy efficient buildings.

· Make best use of the available resources, including the Standard itself, Standard 90.1's User's Manual, EnvStd software and other tools.

· Complete the documentation provided with the User's Manual in the correct manner to gain compliance.

· Translate the principles of the Standard to local and state adaptations

Course modules

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1: Scope, Application and Administration
Building Envelope - General and Mandatory Provisions
Building Envelope - Prescriptive Requirements
Building Envelope - Tradeoff Procedure
HVAC - General Information and Simple Approach Option
HVAC - Mandatory Provisions I
HVAC - Mandatory Provisions II
HVAC - Prescriptive Requirements I
HVAC - Prescriptive Requirements II
Service Water Heating
Power and Other Equipment
Lighting - General and Mandatory Provisions
Lighting - Interior Power
Energy Cost Budget Method
Building Performance Rating Method

Advanced Energy Design Guide - Small Retail Buildings

The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings is a thorough study of the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations suited to the energy requirements of small retail buildings.

Course length: Approximately 18 hours

Designed for: Contractors and designers who create retail buildings up to 20,000 square feet

After completing this course, you will understand:

· Design strategies and recommendations made by the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings.

· Techniques and how-to tips for the implementation of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings principles.

Modules:


1) Design Strategies and Recommendations
2) Quality Assurance
3) Building Envelope
4) Lighting
5) HVAC Equipment and Systems
6) Service Water Heating and Bonus Savings
7) Examples and Case Studies

Every module includes:

· Reading assignment

· Learning activities

· Lesson summary

· Module exam

Outcomes: The 7 online modules help you to understand:

· Different stages and benefits of the AEDG design process

· Activities that constitute each AEDG design stage

· Responsibilities of various personnel in each AEDG design stage

· Energy goals and strategies for designing small retail buildings

· Eight climate zones defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the design recommendations for each of the zones

· Importance of quality assurance in meeting the performance goals established for small retail buildings

· Good design practices for the quality assurance process

· Suggested commissioning scope for small retail buildings Good design practices, available options, and cautions for:

o Opaque and vertical glazing envelope

o Daylighting

o Interior and exterior lighting

o HVAC equipment and systems

o Service water heating systems

o Plug Load equipment

Advanced Energy Design Guide - Small Office Buildings

The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings course explains the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations for constructing energy efficient small office buildings.

Course length: Approximately 10 hours

Designed for: Contractors, designers, and owners who are building and maintaining office buildings that are up to 20,000 square feet

After completing this course, you will understand:

· Design strategies and recommendations made by the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings.

· Techniques and how-to tips for the implementation of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings principles.

Modules:

1. Design Strategies and Recommendations

2. Quality Assurance

3. Building Envelope

4. Lighting

5. HVAC Equipment and Systems

6. Service Water Heating

7. Bonus Savings

Every module includes:

· Reading assignment

· Learning activities

· Lesson summary

· Module exam

Outcomes: The 7 online modules help you to understand:

· Purpose and scope of AEDG

· Different stages and advantages of the AEDG design process

· Activities that constitute each AEDG design stage

· Responsibilities of various personnel in each AEDG design stage

· Energy goals and strategies for designing small office buildings

· Eight climate zones defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the design recommendations for each of the zones

· Importance of quality assurance in meeting the performance goals established for small office buildings

· Good design practices for the quality assurance process

· Suggested commissioning scope for small office buildings

· Good design practices, available options, and cautions for:

o Opaque and vertical glazing envelope

o Daylighting and daylighting controls

o Interior and exterior lighting

o HVAC equipment and systems

o Service water heating systems

o Plug load equipment