Like our classroom trainings, our online courses are affordable, high caliber programs developed by nationally renowned faculty.
Let's face it. We don't promote procrastination but we know it is human nature. If your accreditation renewal is on the horizon and you are a few credits short, don't worry. You can get continuing education credits from the comfort of your home or office any time of day or night.
Online learning is also good for the environment. You can reduce your carbon footprint by traveling less and enjoying on-demand education.
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| AIA Wisconsin 2008: Selected Sessions | |
Best of Benya: Lighting Design with EfficiencyBack by popular demand, Jim Benya presents the latest and greatest information on lighting design with efficiency. Even if you have attended Jim's sessions in the past, this one will be well worth your time.
(Note: This is a segment of a full-day training recorded April 15, 2008.) Cost: $49 | |
Daylighting and the EngineerEric 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. Cost: $29 | |
Daylighting Commercial Buildings: Lighting Every Building Using the SkyMike Kroelinger provides the knowledge and tools necessary to incorporate daylighting into your projects. His presentation covers topics such as:
- climate types and zones
- solar geometry and sun paths
- sky conditions across North America
- analysis and software tools
- side and top lighting strategies
- energy savings
Cost: $49 | |
Daylighting: Light Every Building Using the SkyAbby Vogen discusses the internal energy loads of commercial buildings and the design challenges to compensate for these energy loads. She presents the basic components of daylighting design and discusses specific daylighting technologies, including window treatments, lighting fixtures and controls. Cost: $29 | |
Energy Efficient Buildings: It's All About Money NowEric Truelove presents the business and financial case for designing and constructing energy efficient buildings. He also gives examples of buildings that use off-the-shelf proven technology, cost very little or nothing at all extra to build and can be replicated. With the uncertain future of energy costs this presentation should not be missed! Cost: $49 | |
Geothermal TechnologiesManus McDevitt discusses geothermal heating and cooling systems. He talks about the economics of geothermal technology and how to determine when it is appropriate for a project. Manus is a certified Geothermal designer and serves as a board member for the Wisconsin Geothermal Association.
Learner objectives
By the end of this webcast, participants should be able to:
- Identify how and when geothermal technology is appropriate for a project
- Outline geothermal system design considerations
- Describe the economic analysis of geothermal technologies
- Locate incentives for a geothermal projects
Cost: $29 | |
| Greening the Heartland 2007: Selected Sessions | |
High Performance Glazing SystemsTate Walker discusses glazing technology including thermodynamics, rating systems, window systems and energy savings. He shows how window design can have an impact not only on aesthetics, but also on energy efficiency, human health and productivity.
Tate provides building design assistance and education for the Energy Center's commercial high performance building initiatives. He is a licensed architect and serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Green Building Alliance as a Regional Representative and an advisor to Emerging Green Builders. Cost: $59 |
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| Better Buildings: Better Business Conference 2008: Selected Sessions |
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Are You Ready for the Green Industrial Revolution?Presented by Marge Anderson, Associate Director, Energy Center of Wisconsin. Cost: FREE | |
Midwest Buildings Technology Application Center Webinar SeriesThe MBTAC connects and empowers the Midwest states with information, education and technical assistance. Visit the webinar archive for a series of presentations targeting Colleges and Universities. Cost: FREE | |
Video of Energy Center Board member Ralph Cavanagh of the Natural Resources Defense CouncilRalph Cavanagh of the Natural Resources Defense Council argues that pursuing all cost-effective energy efficiency is a powerful solution to global climate change. Recorded June 20, 2007. Cost: FREE |
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