Global Certificate in Daylighting Strategies for Houses
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Daylighting Strategies for Houses is a comprehensive course designed to equip learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the fast-growing field of sustainable architecture. This course emphasizes the importance of daylighting strategies in reducing energy consumption and creating healthier living spaces, making it highly relevant in today's environmentally-conscious world.
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• Fundamentals of Daylighting Strategies: This unit will cover the basics of daylighting, including the benefits, principles, and factors affecting daylighting in houses.
• Daylighting Design Techniques: This unit will delve into various design techniques that can be used to maximize daylighting in houses, such as building orientation, window placement, and shading devices.
• Daylighting Analysis and Simulation Tools: This unit will introduce various software tools for analyzing and simulating daylighting in houses, such as Radiance, Daysim, and OpenStudio.
• Solar Geometry and Daylight Metrics: This unit will cover the fundamental concepts of solar geometry and daylight metrics, including the solar position, daylight factor, and illuminance.
• Passive Design Strategies for Daylighting: This unit will explore various passive design strategies that can be used to enhance daylighting in houses, such as thermal mass, insulation, and natural ventilation.
• Daylighting in Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: This unit will discuss the role of daylighting in energy efficiency and sustainability, including the potential for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Case Studies of Daylighting Strategies: This unit will present case studies of successful daylighting strategies in houses around the world, highlighting the design principles, techniques, and outcomes.
• Codes and Standards for Daylighting Design: This unit will review the relevant codes and standards for daylighting design, including the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, and the WELL Building Standard.
• Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Daylighting: This unit will explore the latest technologies and innovations in daylighting, such as dynamic glazing, daylight redirecting systems, and daylighting controls.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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