The technical engineering side of high-performance buildings: loads, envelope physics, mechanical system selection, and performance verification.
Who this course is for
Mechanical/energy engineers, engineering technologists, and technically-strong consultants who need the deeper engineering layer behind green design.
What you’ll be able to do
- Apply building-physics fundamentals: heat transfer, moisture, air movement
- Perform load-reduction analysis before system sizing
- Select and compare high-performance mechanical systems
- Integrate renewables and electrification at engineering level
- Verify performance through commissioning and measurement
Course curriculum
Module 1: Building physics: heat, air, and moisture
The engineering foundation.
Module 2: Loads and the reduction-first method
High-performance engineering starts by shrinking the problem.
Module 3: Envelope engineering and detailing
From physics to buildable details: high-performance wall/roof assemblies by climate zone, window specification (U-factor, SHGC, and when each dominates), thermal-bridge-free detailing concepts at balconies/parapets/foundations, air-barrier continuity and blower-door targets, and the constructability review — catching the details that fail in the field before they’re built..
Module 4: High-performance mechanical systems
System selection with engineering judgment: heat pump technologies (air-source, VRF, ground-source) and cold-climate realities, dedicated outdoor air systems with energy recovery, radiant concepts, ventilation strategy and IAQ targets, domestic hot water (often the sleeper load, especially multifamily), and electrification engineering — panel capacity, demand management, and backup strategies..
Module 5: Renewables, storage, and net-zero engineering
Covers solar PV system sizing against reduced loads, production estimation factors, roof/structural coordination, battery storage use cases (resilience vs.
Module 6: Commissioning, M&V, and closing the performance gap
Buildings rarely perform as designed — this lesson is why and what to do.
How it works
Self-paced online course. Lifetime access. Work through the modules in order, apply the checklists on real jobs, and finish with a Certificate of Completion.
FAQ
Is this a license or certification? No. This is skills training. You receive a Certificate of Completion. Licensing requirements vary by state and trade — always verify your local requirements.
How long do I have access? Lifetime access, including updates.
What if it’s not for me? Contact support within 14 days of purchase.