by Ron Robinson | May 9, 2022
After completing this course, you will be well-trained in deciding if AC is a viable option for a given instance.
by John Krigger | May 6, 2022
(0.5 CEUs; 30 minutes) Wall insulation is more challenging than floor or ceiling insulation because walls are vertical and experience the kind of chimney effect. This means they are more likely to have convection currents that reduce their thermal resistance, compared...
by John Krigger | May 5, 2022
(0.9 CEUs; 55 minutes) Heating load is a term that describes the capacity of a heater. Annual energy consumption is an important figure because it determines how much energy a heating system uses in a year, and from that you can determine the annual cost of heating a...
by John Krigger | May 5, 2022
(0.5 CEUs; 30 minutes) When matter changes states from a gas to a liquid to a solid it’s embodied heat decreases. If it goes from solid to liquid to gas it’s embodied energy increases. This is a very important building science concept. These two...
by John Krigger | May 5, 2022
(0.9 CEUs; 55 minutes) This micro course provides a good outline and foundation of window performance and the effects of windows on comfort and energy use. The first video in this micro course discusses four different performance factors relating to windows. The other...
