3.00 Credits
A rigorous treatment of issues related to the judicious use of energy in the design and use of buildings is provided. Energy-efficient HVAC systems and system control, energy-conscious building design, building energy analysis, auditing, building envelope, energy-efficient lighting design, energy management programs, energy sources and conservation, rate schedules, waste-heat recovery, passive solar heating/cooling and daylighting. Prerequisites: ARE 3430, 4460.