COURSE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
BCN 1592 Energy Efficient Building Construction for Florida's Climate (3) (A.S./A.A.S.) 47
contact hours, pre/co-requisite MTB 1321. This is an introductory course to designing and
building energy efficient structures for Florida’s sub-tropical and tropical climates. This course
will investigate strategies, elements and devices that have been used successfully, in both historic
and contemporary context, to enhance human comfort with less impact on the environment.
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The student will demonstrate an understanding of the history of energy efficient design.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of how radiation, air temperature,
humidity, air movement and surface contact can affect human comfort.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the liabilities and assets of the subtropical and tropical climates.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the devices that can be used to control
the sun.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the devices that can be used to induce
natural ventilation.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of alternative materials and construction
methods that may be utilized to increase energy efficiency.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the economics of energy efficient
construction.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of the strategies used to market energy
efficient designs.
The student will demonstrate an understanding of reference sources available for the
design and construction of energy efficient homes.
Date of Submission: 10/23/2009
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