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7 Steps to Good Indoor Air Quality
Allison Bailes III
$206.10
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About this course
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is the result of a combination of factors. To improve it, you have to take a comprehensive approach that addresses the sources and types of pollutants that find their way into your indoor air.
In this course, you'll learn the 7 steps to good IAQ and the importance of each. You'll get concrete advice on how to implement the strategies and the background knowledge you need to apply them in different situations.
In this course, you'll learn the 7 steps to good IAQ and the importance of each. You'll get concrete advice on how to implement the strategies and the background knowledge you need to apply them in different situations.
Subjects covered
Building Performance
Building Science
Ventilation IAQ
HVAC
Learning Objectives
- At the end of this course, attendees will be able to name the types of pollutants best removed by filtration.
- At the end of this course, attendees will be able to explain why "Build tight; ventilate right" is an incomplete prescription for good indoor air quality.
- At the end of this course, attendees will be able to describe the 7 IAQ methods covered in the course.
Course outline
11 modules
5 - 20 hours to complete
1.
Orientation Materials
1.
Orientation Materials
This course is self-paced, so you don’t need to be logged in at any specific time. You can get started immediately after you enroll and the course materials will remain in your account with minimum guaranteed access for 12 months (1 year) after enrollment.
2.
Introduction to Indoor Air Quality & Pollutants
2.
Introduction to Indoor Air Quality & Pollutants
The heart of this course on the factors that lead to good indoor air quality and a healthy home. The two videos here set the stage for what you'll learn when discuss the 7 steps to good IAQ.
3.
The 7 Steps Explained + Step 1
3.
The 7 Steps Explained + Step 1
4.
Step 2. Airtightness
4.
Step 2. Airtightness
5.
Step 3. Filtration
5.
Step 3. Filtration
6.
Step 4. Ventilation
6.
Step 4. Ventilation
7.
Step 5. Moisture Control
7.
Step 5. Moisture Control
8.
Step 6. Pressure Balancing
8.
Step 6. Pressure Balancing
9.
Step 7. IAQ Monitoring
9.
Step 7. IAQ Monitoring
10.
Air Cleaners
10.
Air Cleaners
11.
Feedback and Additional Resources
11.
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials for 12 months (1 year), so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. After your year of access expires you can optionally extend access with a HeatSpring Membership. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
Instructor
Allison Bailes III
President, Energy Vanguard
Allison A. Bailes III, PhD, is founder and owner of Energy Vanguard in Decatur, Georgia. Like many in the field of building science and green building, he is multi-faceted: His academic credentials in physics (BS, MS, MST, and PhD all in that field) give him a solid foundation in the science that underlies buildings. Having taught physics at the high school and college...
Frequently asked questions
Full FAQHow does this course work?
You can begin this online course instantly upon enrollment. This course is delivered entirely online. Pre-order courses are available on launch date. This course is self-paced and you can set your own schedule to complete the materials. You can begin the lecture videos and other course materials as soon as you enroll. During your year of access the instructor will be in the course answering questions on the discussion board. After successfully completing the course, you will be able to generate a certificate of completion.
How long do I have access to the materials?
Students get unlimited access to the course materials as soon as they enroll and for one year (365 days) after enrollment. Rewatch videos and review assignments as many times as you want. View updates the instructor makes to the course as the industry advances. Return to your course anytime with online access from anywhere in the world. After the one year of access expires, access can be extended by joining as a HeatSpring member. A single membership extends access to course materials for all past enrollments.
Will the instructor really answer my questions during this course?
Yes! This is an instructor-led online course. You can ask questions on the discussion board and get prompt answers from your instructor. It varies by instructor and by course but typically instructors check-in between daily and weekly to check quiz results or project work, review and respond to discussion board questions and read survey responses. Check the enrollment page for specific information about each instructor's check-in frequency.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Yes, when you complete this course you are eligible for a certificate of completion from HeatSpring. You can download your certificate as soon as you have completed all of the course requirements. Students can easily share their verified certificates on their LinkedIn profiles using our LinkedIn integration.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, please visit our For Teams page to get a group discount.
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