Global Certificate in Residential Daylighting Innovations

• Fundamentals of Residential Daylighting: An introduction to the principles and benefits of daylighting in residential buildings, including energy efficiency, comfort, and health. • Daylighting Design Strategies: Exploration of design strategies for effective daylighting, such as building orientation, window placement, and shading devices. • Daylighting Technologies and Components: Overview of advanced daylighting technologies, including skylights, clerestory windows, light shelves, and daylight redirecting systems. • Daylighting Metrics and Performance Evaluation: Examination of metrics used to evaluate daylighting performance, such as daylight factor, useful daylight illuminance, and glare index. • Daylighting Simulation Tools: Hands-on training with daylighting simulation software, such as Radiance, Daysim, and DIVA for Rhino, to predict and optimize daylighting performance. • Daylighting Controls and Automation: Investigation of daylighting control strategies and automation systems for optimal daylighting and energy savings. • Codes, Standards, and Regulations: Overview of relevant codes, standards, and regulations related to daylighting in residential buildings. • Sustainable Materials and Construction Practices: Discussion of sustainable materials and construction practices for daylighting installations, with an emphasis on durability, embodied energy, and environmental impact.