Syllabus

CDAE 170-Solar Strategies in Building Construction

Studio Design Class-final project involves drawing a solar building

Term: Fall

Gary Flomenhoft, Lecturer CDAE

617 Main St.

gary.flo@uvm.edu

802-656-2996

cv: http://www.uvm.edu/giee/cvs/Garyvita.htm

Description:  Practical aspects of residential solar energy involving design of a solar building and use of green building materials. Developed for students, architects, builders, and homeowners interested in the design and installation of solar energy systems, this course covers current state-of-the-art in passive and active solar thermal (air and water heating) and solar electric (photovoltaic) applications. Topics include design fundamentals, system sizing and specifications,  installation procedures and maintenance. 50% of the course is on passive solar design, 1-2 classes on solar hot water, and one month on photovoltaics.

Credits: 3

General Prerequisites: CDAE 001 and/or 101, or equivalent, ie: some drawing or CAD skills REQUIRED. Taking a CAD or drawing class simultaneously is possible if you are a senior.

Assignments/workload:

Design project

Green building materials

passive space heating design-

water heating design-

photovoltaic system design-

materials selection

energy and cost calculations

Grading:

Preliminary and final design, ppt presentations on green building, solar tour, and PV parts, class participation, will all count toward the final grade. Creativity will be rewarded.