The Role of Building Science in High Performance Buildings: Part 1 Science and Buildings
Integrating building science into building performance means better indoor and outdoor environmental quality, increased building durability and resilience, and less risk for building owners, communities, and the planet. This course […]
Higher-Performance Windows and Glazing
In this 4th installment of our Higher-Performance series, we’ll take a deeper dive into key components that impact the energy performance of fenestration. We’ll cover windows and storefronts for residential […]
Greenhouse Optimization – Aligning Your Systems With Your Surroundings
Greenhouse controls can be more complicated because they have to contend with more extreme variations in climatic conditions and solar radiation that are harder to predict. Learn best practices for […]
QII For Contractors
In the 2019 California Energy Code, QII (Quality Insulation Installation) changed from a credit measure to prescriptive measure, meaning it sets the target for compliance. QII is a protocol for […]
The Building Blocks of Passive House Performance
In this introductory course you will learn about Passive House and how it fits with other sustainable initiatives in our efforts to mitigate the Climate Crisis. Learning Objectives:
Air Sealing for New and Retrofit Buildings Pt. 2
The tightness of a building’s envelope to air infiltration is one of the key components to achieving Zero Net Energy. Instructor Terry Nordbye will use real world case studies to […]
Air Sealing for New and Retrofit Buildings Pt. 1
The tightness of a building’s envelope to air infiltration is one of the key components to achieving Zero Net Energy. Instructor Terry Nordbye will use real world case studies to […]