Advanced Certificate in Retrofit for High-Performance Green Buildings
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in Retrofit for High-Performance Green Buildings is a comprehensive course that addresses the increasing industry demand for sustainable building practices. This certificate program focuses on energy-efficient retrofitting techniques, equipping learners with the essential skills to transform existing structures into high-performance green buildings.
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• Advanced Building Science & Energy Modeling: Understanding the principles of building science and energy modeling is crucial for retrofitting high-performance green buildings. This unit covers advanced concepts in building physics, heat and mass transfer, and HVAC systems, as well as energy modeling tools and techniques.
• Retrofit Strategies for Building Envelope: This unit focuses on retrofit strategies for building envelope to improve energy efficiency and thermal comfort. It covers insulation, air barriers, windows, and doors, as well as advanced techniques such as building envelope commissioning and thermal bridging analysis.
• Renewable Energy Integration: This unit explores the integration of renewable energy systems in retrofit projects, including solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal systems. It covers system design, installation, and maintenance, as well as the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy.
• High-Performance Lighting and Daylighting: This unit covers the principles of high-performance lighting and daylighting in retrofit projects. It includes topics such as lighting design and controls, daylighting strategies, and energy-efficient lighting technologies.
• Building Electrification and Decarbonization: This unit explores the role of building electrification and decarbonization in high-performance green buildings. It covers the benefits and challenges of electrification, the use of heat pumps and other electric technologies, and the integration of renewable energy sources to achieve carbon neutrality.
• Advanced HVAC Systems: This unit covers the design and retrofit of advanced HVAC systems in high-performance green buildings. It includes topics such as variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems, ground-source heat pumps, radiant heating and cooling, and energy recovery ventilation.
• Building Integration and Controls: This unit explores the integration and control of building systems in high-performance green buildings. It covers building automation systems, energy management systems, and fault detection and diagnostic tools.
• Retrofit Project Management: This unit covers the project management aspects of retrofitting high-performance green buildings. It includes topics such as project planning, budget
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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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