Building Healthier Homes Courses

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Casas que Funcionan: Examen (SPANISH)

Este es el componente de examen del "Casas Que Funcionan: Módulos".

Este curso describe la física de la ciencia de la construcción del flujo de aire, calor y humedad que todo constructor debe conocer para comprender por qué algunos edificios funcionan y otros no. El curso abordará los elementos críticos del rendimiento del hogar que existen como un sistema y son parte de los hogares energéticamente eficientes. Se describirán y aplicarán los fundamentos de la ciencia de la construcción para ayudar a los participantes a tomar mejores decisiones con respecto a los materiales y métodos de construcción. Los participantes también aprenderán información importante sobre la calidad del aire interior, incluidos los conceptos básicos del moho y otras fuentes contaminantes, y estrategias rentables para poder ofrecer entornos interiores más saludables.

Objetivos de aprendizaje:

  • Conozca los elementos de las casas de alto rendimiento y cómo ayudan a responder al cumplimiento del código y los muchos cambios en la industria de la construcción residencial, así como las expectativas de los consumidores.
  • Comprenda los fundamentos del flujo de aire, calor y humedad y vea cómo se pueden aplicar para tomar mejores decisiones sobre materiales y métodos.
  • Identificar los cambios en el proceso de construcción necesarios para implementar viviendas de alto rendimiento de manera rentable.
  • Identificar los fundamentos de la ciencia de la construcción y cómo los constructores pueden utilizar la ciencia para resolver una amplia gama de problemas de construcción, mejorar el rendimiento de la casa y reducir los riesgos.
  • Comprenda los conceptos básicos del diseño de HVAC para reducir las facturas de servicios públicos y crear hogares más silenciosos, saludables y cómodos.

Heat Pump Water Heaters in the All-Electric Home - Builders share their experience

  • Installing HPWHs in new, all-electric homes.
  • Why builders are installing and love HPWH.
  • What are the benefits and challenges of installing HPWH in new homes? 
  • Are builders modifying their home designs to fit and take advantage of HPWH?
  • What are homeowners saying when they buy homes with HPWHs? 
  • Any lessons that can be applied to installing HPWHs in existing homes?
Instructor: Juan Fernandez, Leigha Dickens, Geoff Wickes

Reno on Rockridge Case Study

This 1924 Colonial home had fallen into severe disrepair before coming up for sale. As part of the muchneeded renovation, the new homeowners (two Steven Winter Associates, Inc. employees) wanted to eliminate onsite combustion and produce as much of their operating electricity as possible. Other goals included lower embodied energy materials and a healthy indoor environment. LEED v4.1 for Homes offered one platform to address energy, health, and materials. The home was gutted down to the foundation, framing, and floors before the year-long renovation. After the first 8 months of occupancy (July-February), the home produced 14% more energy than it consumed.

Instructor: Aaron Smith, Maureen Mahle, Steve Klocke

What are Asthma & Allergies

Asthma and Allergies impact a staggering 50% of US households. Many indoor triggers are causing medical challenges. Dr John teaches us the triggers of asthma and allergies within the home and how to talk about it. We examine the lack of regulation in this area and the confusion this brings to home owners. Finally we look at how to mitigate against these common allergens and have better, more productive conversations with your customers on this topic.

Instructor: Dr. John McKeon
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