NEW THIS TERM
The Building Envelope
X413.3 (1 semester unit in Architecture)
This course examines sustainable design strategies for the building envelope focusing on the control of heat, light, sound, moisture and air movement. After a basic overview of solar geometry, climate and thermodynamics, we study heat movement through a building envelope, along with the calculations and software tools used by designers to predict energy use. Solar control is a critical issue; the class explores passive heating strategies, shading device design and glass selection. Students also learn how to utilize daylight to illuminate interior spaces using a few, simple strategies.
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Tues. July 1, San Francisco
RYAN STROUPE, M.A., is the Building Performance Program Coordinator at the Pacific Energy Center, a publicly-funded facility in San Francisco operated by Pacific Gas & Electric. He teaches classes and consults with building professionals on a variety of issues including architectural design, building commissioning, monitoring protocols and measurement tool applications. Ryan has also taught at the California College of the Arts, Academy of Art University, New College of California and DeAnza Community College.
- 6 meetings
- July 1 to Aug. 5: Tues., 6:30-9:30 pm
- San Francisco: Room 209, South of Market Center, 95 Third St.
- $375 (EDP 014944)
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