Solar Decathlon Building Science Education - Module 2: Zero Energy Buildings

Research output: NRELPresentation

Abstract

The Solar Decathlon Building Science Education series is designed to educate students and working professionals on building science principles that are paramount to the successful design of high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. Instructional content is presented in modules, covering specific topics. Altogether, this series aims to educate viewers on: 1) Where/how energy is used in buildings; 2) How to define zero energy buildings; 3) How to apply the fundamentals of thermodynamics to building envelope design; 4) How to explain the science of how/why buildings use energy; and 5) How to apply this knowledge to design comfortable energy efficient buildings. Students and working professionals can use this educational information at no cost to complement academic curriculum and continuing education activities. This is Module 2 which focuses on Zero Energy Buildings.
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages115
StatePublished - 2022

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PR-5500-83470

Keywords

  • building load
  • site energy
  • source energy
  • zero energy

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