Technical Introduction to High-Performance Residential Building Systems

Issued by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

This badge confirms that the learner has developed a foundational understanding of the House-as-a-System approach and the role of the building envelope, HVAC systems, and electrification in residential energy performance.

Skills

Electric Current
Electrification
Energy Modeling
House-as-a-system
HVAC insystem tegration
HVAC system integration

Earning Criteria

Apply house-as-a-system thinking in residential design and construction
Explain how each of the four building envelope control layers influences energy performance
Explain how HVAC systems function as an integrated mechanical system in high-performance homes
Explain the role of electrification in high-performance homes
Explain the role of energy modeling in the design of high-performance homes