Buildings and Energy
AIAU25-SDBSE01
Included in subscription
1.25
LU|HSW
Course expires on: 04/21/2028
Description
This session from the The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® Building Science Education series, presents the fundamental physics of power and energy and discusses how and where buildings use energy. Topics addressed include the impacts of buildings using energy, measuring power and energy, energy flows in the United States, buildings and the electricity grid, reading an electricity bill, and energy codes.
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® Building Science Education series is designed to educate students and working professionals on building science principles that are paramount to the successful design of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. AIAU offers architects and design professionals courses that aim to educate on:
Brought to you in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.
Learning Objectives
Discover how buildings account for 40% of total energy use in the United States and where this energy comes from.
Gain insight on how electricity is delivered to buildings and how to read an electricity bill.
Define the three main components of the power grid and how they work together to deliver electricity to buildings and other end users.
Understand the role of building energy codes, standards, and voluntary programs in driving building efficiency.