Low Carbon Building Science Workshops

Presented by the New York Solar Energy Society

  • Each workshop lasts 3 hours. Includes question and answer period.
  • Registration: $ 85.00 Early registration $60.0 Workbook materials provided.
  • Breakfast or lunch available for $15.00 per participant.

I. Sustainable Designs for New Buildings:
Choosing Passive Solar and Renewables

How to get to zero emissions of carbon from your home. How close to zero is necessary and for which lifestyle. What exactly is passive solar energy and how does it heat a home? For your new home or for renovating an existing building three things must be on the top of the list: winter sun, insulation and insulation. Daryl and his other brother Daryl.

  • Eliminate energy waste.
  • Save on energy bills.
  • Be independent.

A little knowledge goes a long way. Sure you are use to flipping the switch. Granted “change” is a dirty word for some of us. But, our air we breathe is dirty and our lakes and fish are full of mercury so if we use continue to use coal plants and drive polluting cars we will have more respiratory disease like asthma, feel sick outside and pay multinational utilities our hard earned local money.

Site design, building orientation, insulation, ventilation, airtight, materials and resources. Planning for land use, transportation alternatives, landscaping and water issues.

II. Energy Efficient Renovations

Prioritize your “retrofit laundry list” for all the most significant renovations for your home or building. Knowledge to choose cost-effective improvements and how to finance these improvements. Understand building science and conservation of energy as a lifestyle.

Object: Prepare homeowner to evaluate the causes of energy waste and explain advantages of possible renovations such as lighting, insulation, appliances, windows, doors, better air flow, renewable energy solutions for heat, hot water and electricity.

Building Performance Institute (BPI)

III. Healthy Buildings: Energy and Air Quality

Professional workshop for homeowners, architects, engineers and builders.

Object: acquaint participants with the keys to design for indoor environmental quality. What are the materials and resources in the marketplace today?

Topics addressed: ventilation, moisture problems, hazardous air, airtight solutions, thermal comfort, pest control.

IV. Investing in Energy Saving Technology

What is available and how much does it cost? Understanding the benefits long-term and short-term, the regulatory aspects and incentives in a time of uncertainty.

What is renewable energy and how does it work, where is it going to fit, how much does it cost and how is it financed (sometimes for free). Hint: energy savings.

V. Hands-On Workshop

Learn the basics of solar thermal systems which heat water for domestic and commercial use as well as for radiant floor heating. Spend time going over a solar thermal demo unit to clarify each component. Every building is different and there are many application to consider. Learn which one is right for you.

VI. Coop/Condo/Multi-unit Buildings

Understanding how the dynamics of the shell of the building and the individual units function, how to make them energy efficient and how to finance renovations.

VII. Low-income Housing

Design features to conserve energy resulting in lower monthly bills. Save money and pay for energy upgrades. Financing multifamily, renewable energy powered buildings.

VIII. Solar Home & Building Tours

See what a passive solar building is, visit with the architects, builders and owners. Watch an electric meter spin backwards. Wonder if you can make the choice to live comfortably with renewable energy and sustainability. Discover sustainable design as a way of thinking.

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