Sustainable Design for Windows
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how windows promote healthy living conditions for the occupants by improving indoor air quality and increasing natural daylight in the living space.
- Describe why sustainable building products and materials need to be durable and how they can satisfy Universal Design strategies.
- Describe how building form, energy modeling and an ENERGY STAR® rated window can lower heating and cooling costs for the occupants and create a more sustainable environment.
- Describe how windows can contribute toward points in the LEED for Homes credit categories.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
It has become very important for architects to understand how to choose a sustainable window and window frame system that will promote comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and longevity through quality construction. Using new technology and material components windows can be built with long lasting durability and satisfy sustainable design concepts by promoting healthy living conditions. Use of natural and mechanical ventilation and increased daylight help improve indoor air quality while lowering heating and cooling costs for the occupants. The use of building information modeling and energy modeling combined with using Energy Star rated products encourage sustainable green building practices for homes and buildings reducing energy and contribute to a sustainable environment. While windows improve the comfort indoors and beauty to the exterior design of a home; use of energy efficient windows can contribute toward points in LEED for Homes credit categories.
Sustainable window and window frame systems can promote comfort, energy efficiency, durability, and longevity.
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