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Module 1: Benchmarking and ClimateModule 2: DaylightingModule 3: Thermal LoadsModule 4: Final Project
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Accessible May 25 at 20:00 UTC
Assignments all due by June 15 at 20:00 UTC*

Week 1 – Energy Use in Buildings
Topics: Energy Use in Buildings
 
Week 2 – Understanding Climate
Topics: Radiation, Wind, Temperature, and Relative Humidity

*Assignment due date note:
-Response due June 8 at 20:00 UTC
-Peer learner evaluations due June 15 at 20:00 UTC

Week 3 – Designing with Climate
Topics: Thermal Comfort

*Week 3 optional exercise due date note:
-Response due June 8 at 20:00 UTC
-Peer learner evaluations due June 15 at 20:00 UTC
Accessible June 15 at 20:00 UTC
Assignments due July 6 at 20:00 UTC

Week 4 – Daylighting
Topics: Active Solar, Light and Human Vision
 
Week 5 – Daylight Simulations
Topics: Daylighting Design Principles, Daylight Simulations
 
Week 6 – Electric Lighting
Topics: Visual Comfort, Electric Lighting and Occupant Behavior
Accessible July 6 at 20:00 UTC
Assignments due August 3 at 20:00 UTC*

Week 7 – Heat Flow
Topics: Thermal Mass and Heat Flow, Insulation and Window Technologies
 
Week 8 – Thermal Loads
Topics: Shading and Integrated Façade Design, Ventilation

Week 9 – Thermal Simulations
Topics: Internal Gains and Load Calculations

*Assignment note:
-Response due July 27 at 20:00 UTC
-Peer learner evaluations due August 3 at 20:00 UTC
 
Week 10 – Heating, Cooling, and Ventilation
Topics: HVAC for Large and Small Buildings
Accessible August 3 at 20:00 UTC

Weeks 11 – 13 - Designing a Sustainable Building
Topics: Final design project

-Final projects due August 17 at 20:00 UTC
-Peer reviews of final projects due August 24 at 20:00 UTC
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