HVAC Systems
AIAU25-SDBSE04
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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 explains why and how to provide heating, ventilation, and air conditioning to buildings. Beginning with a discussion of various efficiency metric and ending with an examination of thermal energy storage, additional topics in this session include COP, SEER. and EERs, heating systems, heat pumps, load calculations, ventilation air, water heating science and technologies, and controls.
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
Define the various efficiency metrics for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Interpret the science behind heating sources used in buildings and how heat is distributed.
Discern the differences between types of hot water heating systems and explain why their design matters.
Discuss the basics of building automation systems and the role they play in making buildings smarter and more efficient.