Hanley Wood University

HVAC

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  Benefits of VRF in the LEED® Certification Process

  1 LU HSW/SD

  This article is available in the October 2011 print and digital editions of ARCHTIECT Magazine. It is registered for 1 HSW/SD hour with AIA and 1 CMP hour with GBCI. This program compares traditional HVAC systems to variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems. General features and benefits of VRF systems are discussed, including energy efficiency, installation, operation and potential contribution to LEED rating systems. Architects, building owners, contractors, operation and maintenance management will be introduced to VRF systems. Three case examples are presented, describing why VRF was selected for each of the projects and what the estimated benefits of the VRF system were in each case. Finally, a brief overview of VRF systems in building information modeling (BIM) is presented. Take the course.

  Posted:

  October 2011

  Subject(s):

  HVAC

  Sponsor:

  Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  Comfort by Design: Introduction to HVAC’s Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Technology

  By the end of this course you will be able to identify the fundamentals of heating, ventilations and air conditioning systems (HVAC). You will also be able to identify the fundamentals of new VRF technology. You will evaluate the energy efficiency and environmental impact of VRF technology. And finally, you will be able to identify the many building design options available with VRF technology. Take the course.

  Posted:

  August 2011

  Subject(s):

  HVAC

  Sponsor:

  Mitsubishi Electric

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  Specifying Residential Kitchen Ventilation

  1.0 LU

  After completing this course the student will be able to: state some of the health issues that arise due to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) in the house; explain some of the design considerations to provide adequate ventilation for a house; describe some of the key IAQ problems in the kitchen that can be solved by the ventilation system; describe some of the technical issues pertaining to the design of a kitchen ventilation system; Identify the key elements and some of the features of kitchen ventilation systems, including hoods, blowers & fans, and ductwork; identify key performance requirements for an effective kitchen ventilation system. Take the course.

  Posted:

  July 2010

  Subject(s):

  Technology, HVAC, Kitchen

  Sponsor:

  Wolf

  Certification(s):

  AIA

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  A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems

  1 LU HSW/SD

  You will be able to describe general trends when comparing heating systems in terms of first costs, operating costs, carbon emissions and paybacks. You will be able to describe how carbon emissions differ among different heating systems and why that can vary depending on location. You will be able to compare and contrast trade offs involved in specifying high efficiency HVAC equipment for residential projects in terms of payback periods. Take the course.

  Posted:

  September 2009

  Subject(s):

  Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, HVAC, Life-Cycle Assessment, Green Design, Technology

  Sponsor:

  Propane Education and Research Council

  Certification(s):

  AIA, NARI, NAHB, USGBC

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  Propane-Enhanced Renewable Energy Systems

  1.0 LU HSW/SD

  You will be able to explain why supplemental energy is often required to support renewable energy technologies. You will be able to describe how propane supplements three types of alternative energy technologies. You will be able to identify several limiting factors that will help you specify an appropriate renewable energy system. Finally, you will be able to identify basic functions of common features in three renewable energy technologies. Take the course.

  Posted:

  August 2009

  Subject(s):

  Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Technology, HVAC

  Sponsor:

  Propane Education and Research Council

  Certification(s):

  AIA, NAHB, NARI