DescriptionThis course is approved for 1 GBCI CE hour.Roof is exposed to intense solar radiation throughout the day which in-turn increases the cooling load of the building and consequently the energy consumption. A cool roof works on the principle of reflecting solar…
Description The first step in passive solar design process is to determine solar access for a building and site. This will help designers determine strategies to control daylight and heat gain. Shading mask diagrams are very resourceful tools to determine…
Description This course is approved for 0.5 GBCI Continuation Education (CE) credits. After completing the course you can report your credit towards LEED credential maintenance. Landscaping in urban areas, where space is at a premium, is witnessing a host of…
Description This course is approved for 0.5 GBCI Continuation Education (CE) credits. While the building sector is one of the biggest contributors to global warming and climate change, it also has the greatest potential for mitigation. Green Buildings are designed…
DescriptionThis course is approved for 0.5 GBCI Continuation Education (CE) credits. After completing the course you can report your credit towards LEED credential maintenance.LEED v4 Interior Design and Construction (ID+C) is one of the most popular rating systems for interior fit…
Description This course is approved for 1 GBCI Continuation Education (CE) credits. After completing the course you can report your credit towards LEED credential maintenance. Green building rating systems help buildings adopt sustainable building practices over their life cycle. LEED…
DescriptionThis course is approved for 0.5 GBCI CE hours. Adequate daylighting is a key aspect of good building design. Quantity as well as quality of daylight has an impact on the visual comfort of the space. A good design will…
DescriptionThis course is approved for 0.5 GBCI Continuation Education (CE) credits. A net-zero energy building or an NZEB is a building which meets its greatly reduced energy demand through renewable sources of energy. In other words, NZEBs have zero dependency on…
DescriptionTo make our buildings sustianable, it is pertinent that we use minimum amount of mechanical energy to achieve thermal comfort. This is especially challenging in hot climate where high temperature is prevalent most of the year making it inevitable to…
Description Glass is an important building element that brings daylight in a space. All-glass buildings are a common scenario in most parts of the world. Extensive use of glass results in excessive light and heat ingress which not desired for…
