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Learn how to use natural light to illuminate building spaces, save energy and reduce costs!

Overview

Integrated daylighting design is the key to whole building energy savings and a successful sustainable design. This 1.5 hour presentation examines critical daylighting design techniques and considerations. Participants will gain an overall understanding of how to approach daylighting design. Topics from this session include:

• Definition of successful daylighting
• Components of daylighting design
• Integration with electric lighting
• Top and side lighting strategies
• HVAC savings with daylighting
• Current daylighting software tools

As a result of this presentation you will be able to:

• Explain how to implement successful daylighting design
• Specify critical daylighting design elements
• Explain how daylighting saves energy and reduces cost
• Describe how to critically analyze design options for projects
• Define one or more performance criteria necessary for successful daylighting

Who should view this presentation?

Architects, lighting professionals, interior designers, building design professionals, engineers and anyone interested in learning about daylighting.

Credits

Payment is required to receive credit for this course. Once you have completed the course and passed a 10 question quiz, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will earn 1.5 Learning Units (HSW/SD). This course has been registered with the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) for 1.5 Lighting Education Units. This course has been approved at the 300 level by the United States Green Building Council which will award 1 Continuing Education Unit as part of the GBCI Credentialing Maintenance program. The course will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete and is an audio-visual presentation.

The Energy Center is an Authorized Provider for the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), and U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and is committed to developing quality learning activities.

Cost

To receive credit, you must pay $49 and pass a 10 question quiz.

Questions?

For more information, please contact Phil Jahnke Sauer at 608.238.8276 x124 or pjahnkesauer@ecw.org.