Jul
21
Solar Design Basics II: Solar Control & Shading
Solar Design Basics II: Solar Control & Shading Once the solar implications are known, the design of solar control can commence. Optimally, a successful project has the right use of shading while not overdesigning. Simple calculations can inform the requirements which can then be addressed by design. This course will cover design approaches to solar [...]
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Jul
21
Living Building Challenge
Living Building Challenge What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? The Living Building Challenge is the world’s most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. This course gives an overview of the LBC regenerative design framework to assist attendees in creating spaces that give more than they take. [...]
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May
26
Solar Design Basics I: Our Dynamic Sun
Solar Design Basics I: Our Dynamic Sun Designing with the sun can be powerful – by optimizing its usefulness, as well as, ensuring protection from it when required. To do this, the physical behaviours of the sun need to be understood. This course will get you started with solar geometry and how to predict where [...]
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