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Training Modules by Technology Area

Explore in-depth training modules on individual topics to see how building science can be incorporated into your existing curriculum.

In many of the training modules listed below, a user will find learning objectives, lecture notes, relevant open source websites, videos, book resources and homework/exam questions. Trainers, teachers and professors can create an account to see answers to questions. All of the content in this website can be downloaded and used freely by educators as they create or update their curriculum.

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Air Transport

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Convective air transport including the movement of air across building enclosures as a consequence...

Codes and Standards

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Building codes and standards are sets of regulations governing the design, construction, alteration...

Control Layers

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Control layers and the flow of heat, vapor, water, air, and solar gain through building components.

Fenestration

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This module provides content for trainers to teach students about fenestration in buildings.

Heat Pump Water Heater - Decision Guidance

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Educational content on the decision guidance of heat pump water heaters (HPWH).

Heat Pump Water Heater - Installation

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Installation instructions for heat pump water heater

Heat Pump Water Heater - Introduction

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Introductory level information on heat pump water heaters.

Heat Pump Water Heater - Load Shifting

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Educational content on heat pump water heater load shifting and the devices that enable it.

Heat Pump Water Heaters- Business Development

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Business development for heat pump water heater (HPWH) vendors

Heat Transfer

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Essential concepts of heat transfers and how they relate to the building environment.

Hygrothermal Analysis

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Material Selection

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Moisture Transport

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This training module provides information about moisture transport in buildings.

 

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