BMATWT 211 - Energy Efficient Housing

 

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Lecture 01 - BMATWT 211 Energy Efficient Housing-Course Introduction & Energy Issues for Today and Tomorrow

Lecture 02
- Beyond Petroleum, Alternative Energy

Lecture 03
- Guest Lecturer Robb Aldrich

Lecture 04
- Quiz # 1; Interaction of Environment, Envelope, Occupants, and Mechanicals; The House as a System

Lecture 05
- Energy Units, Fuel Conversions, and Understanding Energy Bills, Energy Flow

Lecture 06
- Quiz # 2 ;Understanding and Managing Air Flow & Workshop: Calculating Heat Loss & Estimating Impact of Heating Degree Days 

Lecture 07
- Exam # 1 and Impact of Climate and Site on Building Performance – Part I  & Part II

Lecture 08
- Quiz # 3; Moisture Problems: Case Study & Psychometric Exercises, Moisture Transport in Energy Efficient Homes

Lecture 09
- The Energy Conserving Building Envelope

Lecture 10
- Guest Speakers, Bruce Coldham & Tom Hartman - Coldham Hartman Architects

Lecture 11 - Insulation Theory, Materials and Products, Insulation Slide Presentation

Lecture 12
- Quiz # 4;Edward Connelly- New Ecology Inc.,High Performance Windows

Lecture 13
- Exam # 2; Ventilation Systems

Lecture 14 - Heating Systems

 

 

 

   
         

Contact Information:
Dave Damery, Director
Building Materials and Wood Technology
120 Holdsworth Natural Resources Center
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003
Tel: +1 (413) 545-1770

   
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