ENVR TC 204 — Residential Energy Systems
Course addresses energy systems and energy efficiency technologies utilized in single- and multi-family residential building forms. Covers systems design and installation in both new construction and retrofit projects. Introduces field auditing techniques, environmental impacts (indoor air quality, asbestos, lead, voc's, radon, waste disposal issues, etc.), worker health & safety considerations, Energy Star certification, building commissioning procedures, and local regulatory requirements. An off-campus field trip to a residential "green" building/construction site will be scheduled as part of this course. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.