Global Certificate in Daylighting Design Process
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Daylighting Design Process course is a comprehensive program that emphasizes the importance of daylighting design in creating energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. This course is crucial in today's industry, where there is an increasing demand for professionals who can design buildings that minimize energy consumption while providing a comfortable and productive environment for occupants.
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• Fundamentals of Daylighting Design: This unit covers the basics of daylighting design, including the benefits and challenges of daylighting, the physics of daylight, and the properties of natural light.
• Site Analysis and Building Orientation: This unit explores the importance of site analysis and building orientation in daylighting design, including how to assess the solar potential of a site, and how to use building orientation to maximize daylighting potential.
• Window Design and Glazing Selection: This unit covers window design and glazing selection in daylighting design, including how to choose the right glazing for different daylighting applications, and how to design windows to maximize daylighting while minimizing heat gain and loss.
• Daylighting Controls and Automation: This unit examines the role of controls and automation in daylighting design, including how to design and implement manual and automatic daylighting controls, and how to integrate daylighting controls with other building systems.
• Daylighting Performance Metrics and Evaluation: This unit covers the key performance metrics used to evaluate the effectiveness of daylighting design, including daylight autonomy, daylight factor, and glare index, and how to use these metrics to evaluate and improve daylighting design.
• Integration of Daylighting with Electric Lighting: This unit explores the integration of daylighting with electric lighting, including how to design and implement daylight harvesting systems, and how to balance daylighting and electric lighting to provide optimal lighting levels and energy efficiency.
• Codes, Regulations, and Incentives for Daylighting Design: This unit covers the codes, regulations, and incentives related to daylighting design, including the International Energy Conservation Code, ASHRAE Standard 90.1, and local energy efficiency incentives.
• Sustainable Daylighting Design: This unit examines sustainable daylighting design practices, including the use of daylighting in green building design, and
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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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