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CON3080 Energy-Efficient Housing

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description
Students investigate construction practices and support systems to create an energy-efficient housing design.
Prerequisite
CON1070: Building Construction
Parameters
Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in carpentry.

Outcomes The student will:

  • 1 identify and describe energy-efficient construction materials and techniques

    • 1.1 identify the factors that have contributed to more energy-efficient housing

    • 1.2 describe the construction techniques that are used in energy-efficient buildings

    • 1.3 list and describe the materials that are used to improve the energy efficiency of a building

    • 1.4 define the term R factor

    • 1.5 describe the ways heat can enter or escape from a building

    • 1.6 describe corrective measures that can be undertaken in existing buildings to improve energy efficiency

    • 1.7 identify and describe passive and active heating and cooling systems

    • 1.8 research the effects of landscaping on energy efficiency

  • 2 calculate the energy efficiency of a typical residence or commercial structure

    • 2.1 analyze an existing structure to estimate the heat loss through ceilings, walls, doors and windows

  • 3 write a proposal outlining how to improve the energy efficiency of a given building

    • 3.1 prepare a proposal for an existing building outlining the work to be done to improve efficiency and its cost effectiveness

  • 4 demonstrate basic competencies

    • 4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:

      • 4.1.1 communicate

      • 4.1.2 manage information

      • 4.1.3 use numbers

      • 4.1.4 think and solve problems

    • 4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:

      • 4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours

      • 4.2.2 be responsible

      • 4.2.3 be adaptable

      • 4.2.4 learn continuously

      • 4.2.5 work safely

    • 4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:

      • 4.3.1 work with others

      • 4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks

  • 5 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values

    • 5.1 identify short-term and long-term goals

    • 5.2 identify steps to achieve goals

Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.