by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(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...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) Windows must meet certain performance factors to deliver acceptable comfort and energy efficiency. Learn to select the right windows based on the performance factors described in this lesson. This lesson covers the following window-performance issues....
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.0 CEUs) Good buildings provide adequate comfort to their occupants. Occupants experience discomfort, sub-optimal health, and reduced productivity in buildings that don’t provide adequate comfort. This lesson covers how the thermal envelope, HVAC systems, and...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(2.5 CEUs) Central air conditioners and heat pumps rely on the refrigeration cycle to provide heating and cooling. This lesson explains the refrigeration cycle in simple language with clear diagrams. You’ll learn the following. How HVAC refrigeration systems...
by John Krigger | Jan 21, 2022
(1.5 CEUs) HVAC systems are only effective if they distribute the right amount of conditioning to building spaces. Forced-air HVAC systems are notorious for air-distribution problems. This lesson covers conditions that reduce the effectiveness of forced-air...
