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Eric Truelove provides practical design recommendations for integrating daylighting in buildings and discusses their implications for the engineer.

Eric has worked on numerous LEED and Green Globes projects that have successfully incorporated daylighting to reduce energy and improve environmental quality.

Overview

Daylight is a form of solar energy that can be used to inexpensively replace artificial light. It provides 20 to 100 times the amount of illumination needed for typical office work and contains the full visible light spectrum most needed for effective eye use.

Daylight is an under-used renewable energy resource. Natural daylight is better for people, does not require electric energy, and can actually reduce the initial cost of an HVAC system. Research indicates that we are healthier and more productive when we have daylight in our interior environments. Reduced use of artificial lights means that less electric energy is used and cooling loads can be reduced. Every kilowatt-hour of electricity used costs the owner money and generates 3,400 Btu of heat.

Credits

This webcast will take you approximately 1 hour to complete and is an audio-visual presentation. Once you have completed the course, and passed a 10 question quiz, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will earn 1 Learning Unit (HSW). The National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professions (NCQLP) will award 1 lighting education unit. 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. Registration is required to view the webcast and receive credit.

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

This on-demand webcast is $49.