Advanced Designs for Zero-Energy and Low-Carbon Buildings

This is an archived recording of the 2024 online version of the course. The course materials, continuing education credits, and/or professional development hours are not available.

This advanced course is for professional engineers and architects who want to expand their practice to include the design, construction, and operation of zero-energy (net zero) buildings. The first principle of zero-energy design is to make the building as energy efficient as possible. On-site renewable energy systems will then be added to achieve these efficiency goals. If adequate on-site zero energy is not feasible, then options for off-site renewable energy should be explored. The test for zero energy is at the energy meter, so proper commissioning and operator training are critical to success. The zero-energy principles outlined above will be presented with case studies and examples showing how other design professionals have met the zero-energy goal.