Education Type:
On-Demand
Duration:
110 minutes
Level:
Introductory
Sponsored by:
The Solar Decathlon Building Science Education series is designed to educate students and working professionals on building science principles that are paramount to the successful design of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. In Module 4, beginning with a discussion of various efficiency metrics, the presenter explains why and how to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to buildings.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Define the various efficiency metrics for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems;
- Interpret the science behind heating sources used in buildings and how heat is distributed;
- Discern the differences between types of hot water heating systems and explain why their design matters;
- Discuss the basics of building automation systems and the role they play in making buildings smarter and more efficient.
