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This event is designed as a formal CPD for designers and a technical CPD for energy assessors.
To successfully complete this CPD module and obtain your certificate, you need to watch this video in its entirety. Following the video, you will be required to complete and submit the corresponding quiz, demonstrating your understanding of the material covered.
Let's get started by outlining our learning objectives for today.
1. Understanding of Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): Participants will learn about SHGC, which measures how much solar radiation is absorbed by a window. This is crucial for understanding how windows can affect the heating and cooling of a building.
2. Knowledge of U-Value and Conductive Heat: The webinar aims to educate attendees on the U-value, a measure of non-solar heat loss or gain through a window. Understanding U-values is essential for selecting windows that improve energy efficiency.
3. Differentiation between Various Window Types: Participants will gain insights into the characteristics of different window types, including their thermal properties and applications in varying climatic conditions.
4. Benefits of Insulating Glass Units (IGUs): The presentation will cover the advantages of using IGUs, including their role in reducing energy costs and enhancing comfort by improving a window's insulating properties.
5. Awareness of the Importance of Windows in Energy Efficiency: The webinar emphasizes the significant role windows play in the energy efficiency of buildings. It discusses how windows can be a source of heat loss and gain, impacting a building's overall energy consumption.
6. Considerations for Effective Window Selection in Building Design: The presentation aims to guide building designers and assessors in selecting windows that meet energy efficiency goals without compromising on size, light, and ventilation.
Now, without further ado, let's dive into a pre-recorded session with Farzan Naghshineh from AWS.
