Windows In Sustainable Residential Design 2019 - 1 Learning Unit/HSW
This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable residential design and looks at how homes typically use energy. The course reviews window and door contribution to key sustainable design strategies including energy performance, passive solar, daylighting and natural ventilation. The use of energy modeling software to assess performance implications of product specification and design decisions is explored. Categories common in sustainable building rating systems are identified and third-party certification of window performance, materials and environmental quality characteristics to support sustainable design is outlined. An overview of the requirement so the Federal Tax Incentive program is presented.
Building and Designing in Coastal Areas - 2 Learning Units/HSW
This course reviews IRC and FEMA recommendations and requirements for specifying treated wood products in structures building in coastal areas. We’ll look at treatment requirements and compare product options based on these criteria and other design considerations.