Why this course?

Description

A self-paced online certificate program to learn building envelope optimization for early design stage analysis using OpenStudio

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the impact of form, orientation, WWR, shading and material selection on building energy use
• Compare design options for performance
• Create a response curve using simulation results
• Arrive at a set of best design recommendations
• Know which design strategy works and why
• Confidently use technical data to support your design
• Get hands-on experience on OpenStudio/SketchUp modelling platform 
• Learn the workflow that is ideal for early design stage

Prerequisite: Basic working knowledge of Sketchup, familiarity with reading 2D drawings is expected.

LEARNING LEVEL: Beginner

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR:

• Professionals involved in building design process
• Architects, Engineers, Energy modelers & Green Building Consultants
• Students of Architecture, HVAC engineering or related disciplines [final year]
• Faculty teaching Architecture or related disciplines

PROGRAM FORMAT:

• Self-paced videos lessons for deeper understanding of the software
• Weekly assignments to apply the concepts

Note: This course is compatible with the OpenStudio 2.8 version and SketchUp Make 2017