COURSE OVERVIEW This course is an introduction to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems design and coordination for architects and architectural designers in commercial construction projects. In this course, attendees will review solar module (panel) types, racking/mounting types, inverter purpose and common variations, as well as the industry standard application of each. High level solar PV energy…
COURSE OVERVIEW This course presents an overview of decarbonization trends and how carbon reduction relates to the built environment planning process. Attendees will be introduced to current and upcoming sustainability legislation, the relationship between carbon as a design metric and the decarbonization planning process, and key strategies for AEC design professionals to integrate during decarbonization…
COURSE OVERVIEW This course, designed for architects by engineers, presents an overview of sustainability concepts and trends in healthcare design. Sustainability and Decarbonization in the built environment is one of the great design challenges of this decade. Understanding and preemptively planning projects using the latest information and techniques is crucial for project success. This course…
COURSE OVERVIEW TCO2 refrigeration is quickly becoming the refrigeration system of choice for many businesses, which is in part due to new government regulations being passed. With so much changing, and still more advancements on the horizon, it is easy to feel lost. This presentation will help alleviate some of the stress by walking participants…
COURSE OVERVIEW This presentation explores the evolving role of carbon tracking in healthcare facility design, emphasizing the importance of addressing both operational and embodied carbon. It defines embodied carbon and its contribution to a building’s total carbon footprint, while critically evaluating current rating systems such as ENERGY STARE, ASHRAE 90.1, LEED, and Green Globes. The…
COURSE OVERVIEW A clear understanding of not only what commissioning is but also how it should be applied. Depending on the owner’s goals and code requirements, commissioning can mean the difference between just checking a box and adding real value to a project. This presentation reviews the basics of commissioning, how it keeps buildings safe,…