Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings

The Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings is a thorough study of the design concepts, strategies, and recommendations suited to the energy requirements of small retail buildings.

Designed for:

• Contractors and designers who create retail buildings up to 20,000 square feet

After completing this course, you will understand:

• Design strategies and recommendations made by the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings.
• Techniques and how-to tips for the implementation of the Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Retail Buildings principles.
• Different stages and benefits of the AEDG design process
• Activities that constitute each AEDG design stage
• Responsibilities of various personnel in each AEDG design stage
• Energy goals and strategies for designing small retail buildings
• Eight climate zones defined by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the design recommendations for each of the zones
• Importance of quality assurance in meeting the performance goals established for small retail buildings
• Good design practices for the quality assurance process
• Suggested commissioning scope for small retail buildings Good design practices, available options, and cautions for:
  • Opaque and vertical glazing envelope
  • Daylighting
  • Interior and exterior lighting
  • HVAC equipment and systems
  • Service water heating systems
  • Plug Load equipment

Course description:

• On-demand, interactive course of 7 modules ("short courses")
• Online course reader with easy-to-print PDF files
• Online self-assessment

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