Cooling with Ventilation (Mini Course)

(2.0 CEUs) This lesson discusses how to cool a home with only fans. Fans can create a wind chill effect, and they can cool the home with night air, assuming that the air outdoors is cooler than the air indoors. Here are the main topics of this lesson. Circulating...

Stopping Heat Gain (Mini Course)

(2.0 CEUs) In climates with cooling needs, the most effective cooling strategy stops heat before it enters the building. This lesson describes how heat enters buildings and the best strategies to stop heat gain. You’ll learn to limit heat gain in buildings, including:...
Window Economics (Mini Course)

Window Economics (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Windows are the most complex topic under the main topic of the building envelope. They are expensive to buy and install. This lesson presents the economic factors to consider when making decisions about windows. We discuss incremental costs and four...
Window Economics (Mini Course)

Window and Door Installation (Mini Course)

(2.0 CEUs) Good window and door installers pay attention to details that prevent water and air infiltration. This lesson presents high-performance window and door installation techniques. You’ll learn the following window-and-door installation essentials. Window frame...

Window Treatments (Mini Course)

(1.5 CEUs) Building owners select window treatments to improve building efficiency and occupant comfort. Window treatments insulate windows in winter and block solar heat in summer. This lesson presents the following information about window treatments. How window...