Continuing Education section 3
THE COURSE

IMPROVING FACADE DESIGNS BY COMPARING AUTOMATED VS. MANUAL SOLAR SHADING

GBCI: 0920008837

AIA: 401191760516

This course will provide an understanding of innovative design trends including current market drivers, comparing high-performance glass vs. high-performance shading and how to increase visual and thermal comfort by automating the balance of natural and artificial light. This course will build the connection between current design trends influence on building performance using automated facades. We will discuss design strategies using automated solar management and its impact on these design trends.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discover construction market sustainability drivers and automation examples.

2. Understand automation of building envelopes/façades using innovative and sustainable design strategies.

3. Relate sustainable building design with the benefits of automation.

4. Promote sustainable design based on the value of automation.​
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