Passive Solar Design Series - Passive Design Principles

🌡️ Passive Solar Design Series - Passive Design Principles 🏠➡️🌍

Course Description: Are you ready to embark on a journey towards sustainable architecture? Our planet is facing an energy crisis, and buildings are not exceptions. They consume energy throughout their entire lifecycle – from construction to operation and demolition. The good news? There's a smarter way to design buildings that not only respect the local climate but also significantly reduce energy consumption. Welcome to the world of Climate Responsive Design!

🚀 Why This Course Matters

• Sustainability: Learn how to minimize environmental impact by designing with the climate in mind.
• Energy Efficiency: Discover how passive design principles can lead to reduced cooling demands and smaller mechanical systems.
• Environmental Impact: Understand the importance of reducing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions through smart design choices.

🌞 Course Highlights This course is a cornerstone of EDS Global's "Passive Solar Design Series", a comprehensive suite of courses designed to take you from the basics to the complexities of passive solar design. Here's what you'll explore:

• Understanding Sun: Gain insights into solar radiation and its implications for building orientation and design.

• Shadow Mask: Learn how to use shadow studies to optimize your building's form for energy efficiency.

• Shading Design: Dive into the art of shading devices and natural elements to protect your structure from harsh sunlight.

• Kinetic Facades: Explore dynamic facade systems that adapt to changing solar angles and weather conditions.

• Passive Design Principles (This Course!) 🏗️🌱: Master the fundamental design principles that ensure your buildings are in harmony with their environment.

• Passive Cooling Techniques: Uncover strategies to keep buildings cool without relying on active cooling systems.

📚 Who Should Take This Course? This course is ideal for:

• Architects and designers looking to incorporate passive solar design into their projects.
• Students of architecture, engineering, and sustainability eager to learn about eco-friendly building practices.
• Construction professionals aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings.
• Enthusiasts of sustainable living and green architecture.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

• The principles of passive design and how they relate to climate, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
• Techniques for analyzing a site's solar potential and integrating these findings into the design process.
• Strategies for using materials, orientation, daylight, and natural ventilation to enhance building performance.
• An overview of building physics to solidify your understanding of how buildings interact with their environment.

📅 Course Sequence within the Series: This is the 5th course in the "Passive Solar Design Series". It's designed to be taken sequentially, offering a comprehensive understanding of climate responsive design. By completing all courses in the series, you'll gain valuable insights into creating buildings that are not just structures but liveable spaces in harmony with nature.

Join us on this enlightening path towards green architecture and become a pioneer in sustainable building practices. Enroll now and take your first step towards a greener future! 🌱🌍💫