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ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN BUILDINGS

EPD 731
Course Description

Core principles of energy use and efficiency in the building sector (residential, commercial, institutional buildings.) Factors that influence energy demand (design, equipment, controls, operation, maintenance). Review of engineering fundamentals of heat transfer, heating and cooling loads, psychrometrics. Topics include building envelope principles (climate, orientation, materials, massing), heating and cooling systems, ventilation indoor air quality, plumbing water heating, lighting daylighting, and internal energy uses (plug loads, equipment). Zero energy building concepts, energy modeling, and energy benchmarking are also covered. Applications include existing building operation and improvement, and new building design and planning.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.71

-2.41% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
50%

-23.08% from Historical

Class Size
12

20% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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