Architectural Atlas: Energy Efficiency in Construction – Series 3

This program provides an advanced and integrated exploration of high-performance building design, focusing on holistic energy efficiency and life-cycle–based construction principles.

Learners will examine how thermal-efficient construction, building envelope performance, and whole-systems design influence long-term sustainability, operational efficiency, and human health.

The course further introduces the fundamentals of Energy Use Intensity (EUI), passive and active efficiency strategies, and the technical requirements behind achieving ultra-efficient and zero-energy homes. Emphasis is placed on practical application—bridging design intent with constructability, long-term performance, and regulatory compliance.

By understanding the science, technology, and best practices behind high-performance residential buildings, architects and design professionals are equipped to create environmentally responsible, durable, and cost-effective homes that meet evolving energy standards.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this 5-hour program, participants will be able to:

1. Energy-Efficient Building Design

• Understand key principles of designing energy-efficient residential structures.

• Identify major contributors to whole-building energy performance, including envelope efficiency and building systems.

2. Thermal-Efficient Construction

• Evaluate thermal bridges, insulation methods, and material choices that influence heating and cooling loads.

• Apply strategies that improve thermal continuity and moisture management.

3. Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

• Understand EUI as a performance metric for residential and small-building design.

• Analyze how design decisions impact long-term energy consumption.

4. Life-Cycle–Based Energy-Efficient Building Design

• Integrate life-cycle assessment into construction and design decision-making.

• Explore trade-offs between material choices, embodied energy, operational efficiency, and durability.

5. Affordable Zero-Energy Homes

• Examine design and construction strategies for achieving near-zero or zero-energy homes.

• Identify passive and active technologies used to reduce operational energy demand.

6. High-Performance Residential Design Best Practices

• Apply best-practice recommendations for building airtightness, ventilation, and mechanical system coordination.

• Incorporate energy-efficiency principles into architectural detailing and construction documentation.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of advanced strategies in thermal-efficient and energy-efficient building design.

• Strengthen their ability to evaluate building performance using EUI and life-cycle metrics.

• Develop the competence to design or review ultra-efficient and zero-energy residential buildings.

• Be able to integrate practical, code-aligned, and sustainable design principles into architectural projects.

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The goal of this course is not to overwhelm learners with technical minutiae, but to equip professionals with practical, actionable insights that support safer job sites, smarter decision-making, stronger design outcomes, and high-performance practices.

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