Global Certificate in Daylighting Solutions: Impactful Approaches
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Daylighting Solutions: Impactful Approaches is a comprehensive course designed to empower learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the field of daylighting design. This course underscores the importance of daylighting in creating energy-efficient, sustainable, and visually comfortable indoor environments.
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• Fundamentals of Daylighting Solutions: An introductory unit covering the basics of daylighting, including its definition, benefits, and principles. This unit will also discuss the importance of daylighting in sustainable building design.
• Daylighting Design Strategies: This unit will explore various design strategies for daylighting, such as building orientation, window placement, and shading devices. It will also cover advanced techniques like clerestory windows, skylights, and light shelves.
• Daylighting Analysis Techniques: This unit will introduce different analysis techniques for evaluating daylighting performance in buildings. Topics may include annual daylight simulation, climate-based daylight modeling, and the use of daylight factors.
• Daylighting Metrics and Standards: This unit will cover the most commonly used daylighting metrics, such as Daylight Autonomy (DA), Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI), and Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA). It will also discuss relevant building codes and standards for daylighting design.
• Daylighting Controls and Electrical Lighting Integration: This unit will explore how to integrate daylighting with electrical lighting systems through the use of daylighting controls. Topics may include manual and automated controls, dimming strategies, and the impact of control systems on energy savings.
• Sustainable Materials and Components for Daylighting: This unit will discuss the use of sustainable materials and components in daylighting design. Topics may include the environmental impact of materials, daylighting-related product selection criteria, and material performance requirements.
• Daylighting Case Studies: This unit will present real-world examples of successful daylighting projects, highlighting the design strategies, analysis techniques, and materials used. Case studies may include a variety of building types, from residential to commercial to institutional.
• Emerging Trends and Future Directions in Daylighting: The final unit will examine emerging trends and future directions in daylighting research 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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