Around Town
The Science of Sustainable Building
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Learn how to build an energy efficient, healthy and comfortable building with a focus on building energy dynamics, exterior envelope engineering, building systems operations and building envelope design.
A five part class for architects, developers, weatherization personnel, building auditors, engineers and climate change advocates
Instructors: Chris Benedict, Henry Gifford
Dates: Tuesdays, 6:30–9:30 pm April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5
Location: Borough of Manhattan Community College, Chambers Street@Greenwich Street
Session 1: Determining the Use of the Building
Determining the loads of each type of building i.e. hospital, school, store etc.), Energy content of different fuels, Where does the fuel come from?, Laws of thermodynamics.Follow energy from source to final destination
Session 2: Envelope
Sizing mechanical heating systems, Heat load calculations, Air leakage
Session 3: Heating/Cooling
Boilers, Furnaces, Distribution system, Controls, Indoor air quality - energy used to condition ventilation, heat recovery ventilation Overview of cooling load calculations
Session 4: Building Envelope Design
Air barriers, Barriers to liquid water, Thermal barriers, Proper sequencing of barriers in a wall or roof or basement, Avoiding semi-conditions spaces
Session 5: Alternative Energy Strategies
Energy strategies for Solar electric, Solar thermal, Geoexchange, Wind
15 AIA credits
Registration: CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College Download registration form