RedVector RV-10683

Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design (Based on LEED v4)

Green Design: Introduction to High Performance Building Design (Based on LEED v4)

3 hrs. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10683

SME: Richard Kelso

There is consensus among the majority of scientists that the climate of the earth is changing in the direction of higher temperatures and that some of the change is anthropomorphic (caused by human activity). This course is intended to address that portion of the human contribution to climate change that is related to energy use in buildings.
 
In this course, we will look at the ways buildings use energy and how buildings can be designed for high energy performance. It is important that architects and designers understand and are aware of the resources and methods available for improving building designs in the future. A major piece to understanding sustainable building design is also understanding th requirements of the Energy and Atmosphere category of LEED v4 Building Design and Construction (BD+C).
Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain and identify how building design and construction can impact the health and wellbeing of the people within and the surrounding environment
  • Define and identify energy use and its effects on buildings and the safety and welfare of the people within and around
  • Describe the three options for Daylight LEED v4 credits and their impacts on the environment
  • Explain the proper use and storage of refrigerants used in vapor compression systems ensures a safe environment for building occupants and the environment.
  • Describe and identify the process to ensure that a building is operating at peak efficiencies to maintain a safe environment for people and the surrounding area
  • List the LEED requirements for the facility requirements and operations maintenance plan
  • Identify and explain the LEED Credit and prerequisites for Energy and Atmosphere
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Richard Kelso
Richard Kelso Photo
University of Tennessee
College of Architecture and Design
Professor
P.E., NCEE, Ph.D.

Dick was born in Knoxville, graduated from UT with a BSME and began work with Trane in Chattanooga in 1960. He joined Geo. S. Campbell & Associates in 1968 and earned an MSME from UT in 1971. He became Facilities Planning Engineer for UT in 1971 and joined the faculty of the College of Architecture in 1976, where he is currently a Professor.
He started a consulting engineering practice in 1974, and after joining forces with John Regen, it became Kelso-Regen Associates in 1989. Over the course of 26 years of managing this practice the firm handled over 2000 building projects across the country. He retired at the end of 2000 but the firm continues.
Dick continues to teach and do research, and received a PhD from Loughborough University (UK) in 2003. He has been active in ASHRAE at the local, regional and society levels, and has been honored with the rank of Fellow and the Distinguished Service Award. He is in the first year of a three year term on the ASHRAE Board of Directors.

He and his wife Sarah have three children and five grandchildren, of whom he is very proud. 

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