Daylighting 102 : All About Glass

🏠 Course Headline: 🔬 Daylighting 102: All About Glass - A Primer on the Fundamentals of Glass for Designing Good Daylit Spaces

Course Description:

Understanding the Role of Glass in Daylighting

Glass is more than just a transparent material; it's a dynamic element that plays a crucial role in shaping the ambiance and functionality of modern buildings. In today's architectural landscape, glass is ubiquitous, and mastering its properties is essential for any professional involved in designing daylit spaces. Daylighting 102: All About Glass delves into the science and artistry behind selecting the ideal glass to balance natural light with thermal comfort.

Why Take This Course?

• Gain Expertise: Learn about the technical aspects of glass and its impact on heat ingress, daylighting, and energy efficiency.
• Real-World Applications: Understand how the principles covered in this course apply to real-world buildings you see daily.
• Informed Decisions: Acquire the knowledge to choose the right type of glass for different architectural applications.
• Enhanced Skills: Improve your ability to interpret technical catalogs and engage in scientific conversations about glass selection.

Course Curriculum:

🎓 Lecture 1: Introduction to Glass - The Building Block of Daylit Spaces

• Overview of glass properties and types
• Understanding light transmission and solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC)

🎓 Lecture 2: The Science Behind Heat Management in Glass

• Thermal performance and insulating properties of glass
• Coatings and glazing techniques to manage solar radiation

🎓 Lecture 3: Visual Light Transmission (VLT) and Daylight Factor Explained

• Measuring and understanding VLT in design applications
• Strategies for optimizing daylight in interiors

🎓 Lecture 4: Glass Tints, Colors, and Design Options

• Aesthetic considerations for glass selection
• The role of reflectance and absorption in glass design

🎓 Lecture 5: Innovative Glass Technologies - Smart Glazing Solutions

• Introduction to electrochromic and photovoltaic glasses
• The future of glass in sustainable architecture

🎓 Lecture 6: Selecting the Right Glass for Your Project

• Practical exercises on choosing glass types for different scenarios
• Case studies of successful daylit spaces utilizing innovative glass solutions

Engaging Learning Experience:

• Interactive Quiz: Test your knowledge at the end of the course with a comprehensive quiz.
• Real-World Exercises: Engage with practical exercises that mirror real-world scenarios.
• Expert Instruction: Led by EDS Global, an instructor with extensive experience in sustainable architecture and daylighting design principles.

Prerequisites:

While this course stands alone, having completed Daylighting 101: Technical Terms will provide a solid foundation and enhance your understanding of the concepts covered in this course.

Enroll now to transform your approach to daylit space design with the power of glass! 🌞✨