CSCSBD - Sustainable Building Design and LEED for Mechanical Engineers
Class Description
Sustainable design practices are rapidly being required for many buildings. This short course is targeted for HVAC designers, engineers, design / build contractors, construction manager's architects and building owners involved in sustainable building design. This short course will give the participant an understanding of how sustainable design impacts current HVAC applications and practical ways to apply HVAC technology in achieving sustainable design goals. The general principles of sustainable design will be covered with emphasis on how mechanical system designers can implement the process. Best practices of HVAC for sustainability will be discussed.
Upon completion of this course the participant will have a working understanding of:
- What sustainable building design is
- The LEED program, credits, points and HVAC influences
- How to meet the minimum prerequisite requirements to comply with ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and 62
- Five points the HVAC system alone can achieve toward certification
- How to establish the baseline with energy simulation programs
- Using energy simulation programs to optimize energy performance
- Practical equipment solutions which help achieve certification points
- How underfloor air distribution design can be used to achieve points
- The use of CO2 monitoring and its proper application
- How DDC control systems can be applied to achieve points
- How ASHRAE Standard 55 comfort requirements can be met
- What building commissioning is and what HVAC manufactures recommend be covered
A cumulative score of 70% is required to pass this course. The score is a combination of attendance, class participation, and a demonstration of skills and knowledge through quizzes and/or work sessions.
Suggested Prerequisites: CSD400 or 2 years practical experience with a basic understanding of psychometrics, heat transfer and HVAC system types. Students are encouraged to bring their own computers, but it is not required.
| Length: | 2 -Days | ||
| Cost: | $600.00 U.S. | ||
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Register for CSCSBD - Sustainable Building Design and LEED for Mechanical Engineers
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| Class | Location | Start Date | Class Length (Days) | Register For Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSCSBD | Tualatin, OR | 02/15/10 | 2 |  |
| CSCSBD | Walnut, CA | 03/08/10 | 2 | |
| CSCSBD | Tolleson, AZ | 04/06/10 | 2 | |
