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Lecture Notes
These lecture notes provide information about the most common illnesses related to poor indoor air quality.
Lecture Notes
These lecture notes describe the importance of u-factors in window selection.
Problem Set
Which of the following options would NOT improve the performance of a window? (a) Increase airtightness of a window (b) Increase the number of glass panes. (c) Increase the thermal performance of the window frame. (d) Increase the thickness of glass.
Teaching Material
This power point presentation provides plug-and-play slides for trainers to teach students about indoor air quality in buildings.
Problem Set
Circle all that are true about industry standards: A . Are not mandatory, but serve as national recommendations. B . Describe how a building should be constructed. C. Specify how buildings must be constructed or perform. D. Published by national organizations such as the American Society of Testing...
Problem Set
For a cold climate zone, for pipes in a bathroom, list where wall insulation and air sealing should occur to prevent pipe freezing and condensation on cold water lines and fixtures.
Teaching Material
This video helps describe the role of insulation in buildings as it relates to heat transfer and energy savings.
Teaching Material
This is a joint development effort by D+R Learn, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Home Works Energy. Inc, and US Department of Energy.
Teaching Material
This is a joint development effort by D+R Learn, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Home Works Energy. Inc, and US Department of Energy.
Problem Set
Which of the following aspects of building design are not included in the IECC? Fire prevention strategies Building insulation requirements Window performance criteria Duct insulation requirements
Problem Set
Which of the following statements is a correct statement of the “law of diminishing returns”? A. Every time you increase the thickness of the insulation, heat loss increases by a factor of two. B. As you reduce the insulation level, heat loss decreases at a 1:2 ratio. C. Every time you double your...
Problem Set
Consider Table 1 in the Objective 3.1 (i.e., “Example of the results summary table based on matrix [g] for several lighting products”) for example LCA results. Which product has the lowest hazardous waste to landfill? What aspect of the lighting products might be contributing to the landfill waste...
Problem Set
What is the difference between LCCA and LCA? Why is the distinction important for building science?
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