REE 455 - Energy Efficient Building Dsgn

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
Credit Hours: 3

Principles of integrated, energy-efficient building design. Interpretation/application of codes, standards. Use of software tools for modeling, simulation of building energy systems. Daylighting, natural ventilation, architectural features of passive solar buildings. Inclusion of renewable resources, and net-zero designs. Life-cycle economic analysis.

Prerequisite: MECH 323