Global Certificate in Thermal Comfort: High-Performance
-- viewing nowThe Global Certificate in Theral Comfort: High-Performance course is a comprehensive program that equips learners with essential skills for career advancement in the building design and construction industry. This course emphasizes the importance of thermal comfort in creating healthy, productive, and energy-efficient indoor environments.
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• Fundamentals of Thermal Comfort: An introduction to the principles of thermal comfort and the factors that affect it, including air temperature, radiant temperature, humidity, and air velocity. • Thermal Comfort Standards and Regulations: An overview of the international standards and regulations governing thermal comfort in buildings, such as ASHRAE 55 and EN 16798. • High-Performance Building Design: An exploration of the principles of high-performance building design and how they can be used to create buildings that provide optimal thermal comfort while minimizing energy consumption. • Building Envelope and Insulation: A study of the role of the building envelope and insulation in maintaining thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption. • HVAC Systems for Thermal Comfort: An examination of the HVAC systems and technologies used to provide thermal comfort in buildings, including radiant heating and cooling, displacement ventilation, and chilled beams. • Natural Ventilation and Mixed-Mode Cooling: An exploration of the principles of natural ventilation and mixed-mode cooling, and how they can be used to provide thermal comfort in buildings while reducing energy consumption. • Monitoring and Evaluation of Thermal Comfort: An overview of the methods and tools used to monitor and evaluate thermal comfort in buildings, including the use of sensors, data analysis, and occupant surveys. • Thermal Comfort and Building Performance Simulation: An introduction to the use of building performance simulation tools to predict and optimize thermal comfort in buildings.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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