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DIVISION
01 - ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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Designing
With Structural Insulated Panels Advanced
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the basics of structural insulated panels (SIPs) in
terms of composition, engineering methods, and codes and standards
and how this contributes toward a more sustainable design
2. Identify energy efficient characteristics of SIPs and how this
contributes to improved energy efficiency of the building
3. Describe the waste reducing and product life cycle benefits
of building with SIPs as compared to traditional wood framing
4. Explain how SIPs contribute to better indoor air quality through
a reduction in both air infiltration and interior off gassing
5. Discuss the advanced technical requirements and design applications
of SIPs |
AIA Course Number: ISP01B
Provider: InfoSpec, Inc.
Sponsor: Structural Insulated Panel
Association | www.sips.org |
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Designing
With Structural Insulated Panels
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1.
Describe and define SIPs and their applications.
2. Explain SIP energy strategies.
3. Illustrate SIP design and engineering methods.
4. List and describe current industry assembly standards. |
AIA Course Number: SIP01B
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Structural Insulated Panel Association | www.sips.org |
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DIVISION 02 - SITE CONSTRUCTION |
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Green
Solutions for Parking, Paving, and Drainage: Flexible Plastic
Porous & Other Pervious Systems
1 AIA HSW/SD
CE Hour
1 GBCI CE Hour for LEED
Professionals
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Learning
Objectives:
1. Explain the differences between dense and porous pavements.
2. Be on familiar terms with a brief history of the porous pavement industry.
3. Detail both the benefits and limitations of using porous pavement over
conventional paving systems.
4. Identify the basic components of a paving system.
5. Explain the benefits of flexible plastic paving systems.
6. Analyze case studies of successful flexible porous pavement installations.
7. Briefly discuss the required maintenance of various porous paving systems. |
AIA
Course Number: ISI02B - USGBC
Course ID: 0090000338
Provider: InfoSpec, Inc.
Sponsor: Invisible
Structures, Inc. | www.invisiblestructures.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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DIVISION 04 - MASONRY |
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Adhered
Concrete Masonry Veneer: Designing for Sustainability
1 AIA HSW/SD
CE Hour
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define Adhered Concrete Masonry Veneer (ACMV)
2. Outline sustainable design considerations and material selection
3. Explain the environmental and physical advantages of ACMV compared to
other commonly specified building materials
4. Identify recycled content in ACMV and list the benefits of utilizing
recycled content
5. Describe life cycle assessment, durability and maintenance of ACMV
6. Explain how ACMV help contribute towards a project earning LEED Certification |
AIA Course Number: ILS04C
Provider: InfoSpec, Inc.
Sponsor: Lone
Star Stone, Inc. | www.lonestarstone.com |
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DIVISION 05 - METALS |
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Sustainable
Advantages of Cold-Formed Metal Framing
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning
Objectives:
1. Define cold-formed metal framing sustainable attributes
2. Where cold-formed metal framing products fit into LEED Rating System
3. Documentation and submittal requirements for Materials and Resources
credits
4. Potential opportunities for cold-formed metal framing with the LEED
rating system |
AIA Course Number: DMF010
Provider: Dietrich
Metal Framing, Inc.
Sponsor: ClarkDietrich
Building Systems | www.clarkdietrich.com
To Schedule: Sheila
Kovarik 330-372-5564 Ext.244 |
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DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS
AND COMPOSITES |
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Decorative
Hardwood Plywood & Interior Air Quality
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. A basic review of decorative hardwood plywood.
2. Review composite core adhesive options with formaldehyde emission as
a focus.
3. View formaldehyde through two different perspectives: LEED-based and
emissions-based.
4. Understand LEED – compliant, no-added-urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) panel
constructions.
5. Discuss information resources available to support specification of
NAUF panel products. |
AIA Course Number: CFP06A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Columbia
Forest Products | www.columbiaforestproducts.com |
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How
To Maximize the Durability and Sustainability of Wood Building
Products
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define the characteristics that make wood a sustainable building material
2. Discuss how wood coatings affect the durability and LCA of wood building
components
3. Identify the two primary contributors to premature wood and coating
failure
4. Identify processes which protect against wood and coating damage and
ultimately extend the service life of wood building materials |
AIA Course Number: ICX06A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Cox
Industries| www.coxwood.com |
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Incorporating
Sustainable Forest Products into your Designs
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. List the 5 key issues to consider when sourcing sustainable forest products
2. Define life cycle analysis
3. Explain how you can knowledgably specify sustainable wood products from
properly managed forests using Chain of Custody/Traceability
4. List 10 key questions to ask when sourcing sustainable forest products
5. Describe how the use of sustainable wood products contributed toward
a project earning LEED Platinum Certification through a case study |
AIA Course Number: IFP06A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Forest
Products Association of Canada | www.fpac.ca |
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New
Micronized Technology for Pressure Treated Wood
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE
hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Identify why some treated woods processes are Environmentally Preferable
Product (EPP) certified, based on Life-Cycle Assessment
2. List the environmental certifications that micronized copper pressure
treated wood processes have achieved
3. Recognize the benefits of using micronized copper preservative technology
in sustainable building design
4. Explain why wood is a good choice for building materials when considering
environmental impact
5. Describe the Pressure Treating process |
AIA Course Number: IOS06A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090005921
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Osmose,
Inc | www.osmose.com |
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Radiant
Barriers and Sustainable Design
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss environmental impacts of energy production and consumption
2. Describe the process and technology of radiant barrier panels
3. Explain the role of radiant barriers in regard to energy efficiency
for homes and buildings
4. List organizations for the testing and certification of radiant barrier
panels
5. Discuss sustainable forestry, indoor environmental quality, and energy
efficiency in regard to specifying radiant barrier panels
6. Identify how radiant barrier panels can contribute toward earning points
for LEED certification of a project |
AIA Course Number: IRO06A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090006512
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: RoyOMartin | www.royomartin.com |
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Southern
Yellow Pine: Sustainability and Applications
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe SYP’s impact on building structures historically, today, and
in the future
2. Define the sustainable attributes of southern yellow pine
3. Examine SYP sequesters carbon as it grows and creates oxygen
4. Examine how the by-products and waste of SYP are reusable
5. Observe SYP farmers and their current planting process
6. Compare the life cycle assessment with other building materials |
AIA Course Number: IAW06B
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Cox
Wood Preserving | www.coxwood.com
Online
Course Available - Provider:
GreenCE, Inc. |
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Understanding
Recycled Content Surfacing Material: It’s value under LEED® and
beyond
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE hour for LEED Professionals
0.1 IDCEC CEU
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define the difference between “green” buildings and “green” products
as compared to traditional building methods and materials
2. List the benefits of Recycling
3. Describe the basics of the different recycled content products
4. Describe recycled content surfacing materials and their manufacturing
process
5. Explain the advantages of resin based recycled content surfacing to
other products that typically specified
6. Explain how recycled products can contribute (directly and indirectly)
to obtaining points under the LEED program
7. Describe what Cradle-to-Cradle and GreenGuard certification are and
why they are important
8. Explain the importance of specifying and using recycled content surfacing
products as related to environmental issues
9. Explain the importance of going BEYOND “green” |
AIA Course Number: ICS06A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090003989
- IDCEC
Course Number;
5974
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Cosentino
USA / Silestone | www.ecobycosentino.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND
MOISTURE PROTECTION |
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Developing
and Building Sustainably with Fiber Cement Siding
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define fiber cement
2. Illustrate the design decisions that affect enclosure systems.
3. List the 4 D’s of wall design
4. Describe how water management and durability improve longevity of cladding
5. Compare and contrast embodied energy and recurring embodied energy
6. Define Life Cycle Assessment and describe the system analysis parameters
7. Describe climate zoned cladding and list the environmental criteria
for each of the zones
8. Describe the environmental concerns regarding toxicity, VOC’s and painting
and how these can be best addressed |
AIA Course Number: IJH07B
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: James
Hardie | www.jameshardie.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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Sustainable
Cementitious Ventilated Facades
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
***This course is offered
only in TX, OK and LA regions at this time.***
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Learning Objectives:
1. Explain how energy consumption of buildings relates to current environmental
concerns in terms of CO2 emissions and climate change
2. Discuss how the building envelope directly impacts energy consumption
in buildings
3. Identify the different components of cementitious ventilated façade
systems and explain how they work together to improve energy efficiency
in terms of regulating thermal exchange, insulation, and natural ventilation
4. Discuss the importance of airflow, temperature, and relative humidity
to indoor environmental quality and explain how ventilated facades address
each of these
5. Identify characteristics of ventilated facades that contribute to a
sustainable life cycle |
AIA Course Number: IRM07A - GBCI
Course ID: 0090008148
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: R.
M. Rodgers,
Inc. | www.rmrodgers.com |
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DIVISION 08 - DOORS, WINDOWS
AND OPENINGS |
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Daylight
and Energy: Designing with Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) with
Integrated Cord-free Louvers
1
AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED
Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the benefits of designing with daylight
2. List several strategies for daylight optimization
3. Explain what IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers are
4. List several ways IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers improve energy
efficiency and control heat gain
5. List several application examples and explain the sustainable design
features of each
6. Explain the operating options for IGUs with integrated cord-free louvers
7. List the sustainable design benefits of incorporating IGUs with integrated
cord-free louvers into your project |
AIA
Course Number: IUC08A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090005159
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Unicel | www.unicelarchitectural.com |
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Daylighting:
The Intelligent Lighting Solution
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define daylighting and identify the different types of daylighting
2. Describe the health benefits associated with natural lighting for the
purpose of better advising clients and other design professionals
3. Explain how daylighting can contribute to energy reduction and help
a building achieve LEED certification
4. Describe the behavioral properties of light and apply this knowledge
to lighting design
5. Use a simple calculation to determine the number of skylights needed
for a given application |
AIA Course Number: IEN08A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Entech
Solar, Inc.| www.entechsolar.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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Decorative
Glass as a Solid Surface Building Material
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. The 6 advantages of using decorative glass as a building material
2. How decorative glass can solve design or construction problems |
AIA Course Number: GIL08B
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Goldray
Industries Ltd. | www.goldrayindustries.com |
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Windows,
Doors and the Benefits of Building with Wood
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Illustrate different types of windows and doors and their applications
2. Describe the principles of effective window design and installation
3. List and describe 5 primary benefits of windows in structures
4. Compare and contrast the environmental benefits of building with wood
vs. steel and concrete
5. Describe the principles of carbon capture in wood structures
6. Explain the value of wood products harvested from sustainably managed
forests
7. Identify the product options that will help structures achieve green
building certifications – specifically the LEED certification
8. Identify the hallmarks of responsible manufacturing processes |
AIA Course Number: INW08B
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Norwood
Windows | www.norwoodwindows.ca |
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DIVISION
10 - SPECIALTIES |
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Energy
and the Built Environment
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Explain current energy consumption from creation through use for the
building sector and the environmental impacts of this
2. Describe the 2030 Challenge for reducing and eliminating fossil fuel
produced energy demands from process loads in the building sector
3. Explain the new signage requirements established by the new ICC building
code for 2009 and how this code could dramatically increase energy consumption
for high-rise structures
4. Describe photoluminescent sustainable signage options that use zero
energy thereby preventing any additional demand of the power grid |
AIA Course Number: IJM10B - USGBC
Course ID: 0090006473
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Jessup | www.jessupmfg.com
and www.globritesystem.com
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S.A.F.E.
Solutions for Demountable Modular Wall Systems
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the differences between two philosophies of construction in
the demountable modular walls: progressive VS non-progressive
2. Compare and contrast two different types of non-progressive building
approaches: unitized VS component based
3. List the LEED™ CI advantages that come from using component based systems
4. Recommend or know when to recommend the use of a demountable modular
component based wall systems |
AIA Course Number: INW10A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Nordwall | www.nordwall.com |
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Sustainable
Materials in Restrooms, Locker Rooms and Other Applications -
LIVE
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE Hour For LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Define and describe the material characteristics of High Density Polyethylene
(HDPE)
2. Describe how HDPE recycled content reduces environmental impact
3. List several ways HDPE materials offer both initial and long term improvements
to the indoor air quality of any project
4. Explain how responsible manufacturing is a critical part of any product’s
life cycle assessment and give several examples of these environmental
improvements over traditional manufacturing processes |
AIA Course Number: ISP10B - USGBC
Course ID: 0090007573
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Scranton
Products | www.scrantonproducts.com |
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Using
Interior and Exterior Sun Shades To Control Sunlight
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. Sun shade definitions and terminology
2. Sun shade materials
3. Sun shade types
4. Sun shade operation
5. Sun shade specifications
6. Design considerations and sun shade selections |
AIA Course Number: IRU10D
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Ruskin | www.ruskin.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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DIVISION
22 - PLUMBING |
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Rainwater
Harvesting Using Siphonic Roof Drainage Systems
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe the basic ideas of rainwater harvesting
2. List the benefits of rainwater harvesting with siphonic roof drainage
3. Compare and contrast the differences between traditional drainage and
engineered siphonic roof drainage
4. Cite case studies and installation examples where a rainwater harvesting
system using siphonic roof drainage benefited the owner
5. Describe how a rainwater harvesting system using siphonic roof drainage
can help reduce project costs
6. Incorporate a rainwater harvesting system using siphonic roof drainage
into a building design to contribute design to contribute towards a project
earning LEED Certification |
AIA Course Number: IJR22A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090000337
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Jay
R Smith Manufacturing | www.jrsmith.com |
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Vacuum
Plumbing and a Sustainable Future
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
Meets ASPE requirements for CPD
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Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the many ways to protect and conserve water in public or private
buildings
2. Explain how vacuum plumbing systems work and indentify the key components
for an efficient operation
3. Compare the performance of vacuum plumbing systems with gravity plumbing
systems in terms of sustainability, health and safety, cost, design and
construction flexibility
4. Calculate the dramatic water savings and related environmental benefits
of vacuum plumbing systems
5. Discuss the application of vacuum plumbing systems as related to LEED
certification |
AIA Course Number: IAC22A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090006359
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: AcornVac,
Inc. | www.acornvac.com |
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DIVISION
23 - HEATING, VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING |
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Electric
Radiant Heat
1
AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1
GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the difference between convection and radiant heating systems
2. Describe how heat loss affects human comfort and dispel the myth that
heating with electricity is expensive
3. Recognize how radiant heating technology applies to daily functions
4. Incorporate electrical radiant heating technology into your design
5. List several successful case studies of incorporating electrical radiant
heating technology into projects
6. Acquire LEED® points for New Construction when incorporating electric
radiant heat into a project |
AIA Course Number: ITR23A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090000348
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: ThermaRay | www.thermaray.com |
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Improving
Energy Efficiency and Air Quality with HVAC Duct Sealants
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning
Objectives:
1. Describe environmental concerns over energy issues and explain how
HVAC air leakage contributes to these concerns
2. Describe the reasons why sealing ductwork is critical to maximizing
HVAC system efficiency
3. Explain duct sealing options and list the advantages of each
4. Describe how sealing ductwork can improve indoor air quality |
AIA Course Number: ICH23A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Carlisle
Hardcast | www.hardcast.com |
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Thermal
Energy Storage: A Vital Ingredient to a Low Carbon Future
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour
1 GBCI CE Hour for LEED Professionals
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Learning Objectives:
1. Describe what energy storage is
2. List examples of different forms of energy storage
3. Describe how energy storage works
4. Describe why energy storage is needed to make new renewable generation
sources (i.e. wind, solar) more viable
5. Explain how thermal energy storage saves energy and money
6. Explain how thermal storage may contribute towards a project earning
LEED Certification
7. Explain how a building designer, developer and project may qualify for
tax deductions |
AIA Course Number: ICL23A - USGBC
Course ID: 0090004991
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: CALMAC | www.CALMAC.com
Online
Course Available - Provider: GreenCE,
Inc. |
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DIVISION
26 - ELECTRICAL |
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LED
Lighting for General Illumination
1 AIA HSW/SD CE Hour |
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Learning Objectives:
1. LED background and technology
2. What to look for in LED fixtures (LEDs, drivers, thermal management
and life, optical design, housing)
3. Delivered lumens
4. Environmental
5. Cost
6. Performance and examples |
AIA Course Number: IBL26A
Provider: InfoSpec,
Inc.
Sponsor: Beta
LED | www.betaled.com |
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