Optimize building performance and design by mastering advanced fenestration strategies that balance energy efficiency, daylighting, and sustainability.
This three-hour course focuses on the methods, and strategies related to developments in fenestration, that design professionals can use to maximize energy efficiency in their designs.
There are specific design strategies and building components that architects and engineers can utilize to reduce fossil fuel consumption and heating and cooling costs.
Participants will explore the delicate balance between maximizing natural light and minimizing solar heat gain, utilizing tools like energy modeling and daylight simulation. From understanding the physics of heat transfer to navigating National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) labels, the content creates a roadmap for selecting the right products for the right application.
The curriculum is organized into three distinct sections: strategic window and door design and placement, designing windows to meet energy efficiency goals, and designing doors for performance. Learners will delve into advanced topics such as electrochromic glass, bird-friendly design principles, and the nuances of Passive House standards for residential entries.
Key learning objectives include:
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Partner, Director of Design Performance, Lake Flato
Heather leverages her background in mechanical engineering to direct all Lake Flato teams in establishing sustainability goals. She devises strategies and systems to realize those goals under programs such as LEED, the 2030 Challenge, and the Living Building Challenge. Heather works closely with teams to evaluate passive systems and performs energy modeling throughout the design process. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Business Administration degree from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
