Building Science

Building science is the collection of knowledge and experience that focuses on the analysis and control of the physical phenomena affecting buildings and architecture. It traditionally includes the detailed analysis of building materials and building envelope systems.

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Building Automation Systems and Open Building Systems: Design Specs

Building Automation Systems (BAS) specifications are a required piece of any building construction, upgrade or retrofit project.
Learn about Building Automation Systems and Design Specifications for Open Building Systems in Ron Bernstein’s latest course.

Typically developed by a consulting engineer, a good specification can significantly enhance the effectiveness and usability of a project. A bad specification can […]

Water in Sustainable Building: Distribution, Uses & “Zero Net” Strategies

In this free course, sustainable building expert Ann Edminster discusses the uses of water in sustainable building practices.
Enroll and learn about…
-The distribution of water on Earth
-How water gets to and leaves building sites
-How water is used on building sites
-Getting to “zero net” water with strategies, including:
Indoor efficiency, outdoor efficiency, storm water use, rainwater use, grey […]

August 11th, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Passive House, Sustainable Building, Water|Tags: Blackwater, Greywater, Recycling Water, Sustainable Building with Water, Water, Water distribution, Water in Sustainability, Water Uses, Zero Net Water|

Energy Models: Design Tools & Energy Use Simulators

“What is an Energy Model?”
In this brand new free course, P.E. and LEED Fellow Chris Schaffner explains.

Chris describes a variety of methods for modeling building energy consumption. He starts with simple energy estimating tools of increasing complexity and finally arrives at detailed energy simulations.

A few simple methods are described, and spreadsheets built to use these methods […]

August 4th, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Free Courses, Green Building, Sustainable Building|Tags: Building Consumption, building energy consumption, Chris Schaffner, energy consumption, Energy Modeling, Energy Modeling in EQuest, Energy Simulators, Enery Models, Free Courses, Free Courses Energy, ground source heat pumps, GSHP, Heat Recovery, LEED, P.E., Simulators, Software Tools, Sustainable Building|

Zero Energy Homes: Economics, Efficiency & Renewable Energy Integration

What are Zero Energy Homes? How are they cost efficient and how do they help significantly lessen energy use?
In this $30 course, sustainable building expert Ann Edminster has the answers.

This course, designed as an introduction to all things Zero Net Energy, is perfect for energy consultants, homeowners, building analysts, sustainable builders and anyone curious about the power […]

August 2nd, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Passive House, Solar, Sustainable Building, Wind, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: Building Design, building efficiency, Building Energy Use, efficiency, Home efficiency, Homeowners, passive homes, passive house, Renewable Energy Systems, Renewable Energy Systems Integration, Residential Wind, Solar Homeowners, Solar PV, Sustainable Homeowners, Sustainable Technology, Wind, zero energy homes, zero net energy|

Building Leak Detection and Measurement: Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD)

Want complete building leak detection and measurement? Zone Pressure Diagnostics (ZPD) is one of the most powerful analysis tools available….
…and the calculation aid from Residential Energy Dynamics (RED) is the most accurate and easy to use ZPD tool available. This course addresses the ZPD basics to the advanced features. Learn about non-modifiable and modifiable zone analysis, […]

July 22nd, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, HVAC Design|Tags: Air Leak, Air Leak in Building, Building Leak, Building Leak Detection, Building Leak Detection and Measurement, building science, HeatSpring HVAC, HeatSpring Rick Karg, HVAC, Renewable HVAC|

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