Excellent overview, presentation of calculators and tools. I believe this course offers a very strong look at all aspects of Net Zero Energy construction, and the primary methods used to achieve tight, highly insulated, high preforming structures.
I enjoyed that I was able to explore building science concepts and net-zero applications at my own pace. The course covered a wide variety of subjects and provided a depth of knowledge building resources to hone in on each subject.
Excellent way to learn about designing zero net-energy buildings and how to avoid construction mistakes.
Great course that teaches you how to see both the forest and the trees. It equips you with an understanding of the general building science principles and the ability to locate/interpret/use specific technical resources for real world application.
This course should be a part of the core curriculum for every architectural college in America. This is foundational information that every architect should have. Marc does a masterful job of bringing together, in one well designed course, a broad spectrum of knowledge, experience and wisdom, with a dash of Marc's wit and humor. For what we are up to at Architectural Resource, this course was spot on. Thank you for your contribution to our industry, Marc. Bravo!
Zero Net Energy Buildings presents a thorough look at practical ways we can all use to make homes use less energy. This course brings together building science and modern energy efficient building systems in a step-by-step manner that will be enlightening to anyone from homeowner, architect, and home builder. Great class - highly recommended!
Marc is a terrific instructor who knows his stuff and is generous in sharing it!
Don't take this course! You'll become an addicted energy junky and want more, and more, and more..... seriously, its the best!
The 10 week format along with terrific information was perfect for my situation of needing flexibility and time to digest and apply this information in a real world project. Thanks for the extension to June 3 by the way, it was perfect!
I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in how we might make this world a better place through energy-efficient, utility-independent, residential design and construction.
A terrific class and instructor. The instructor is passionate about the material, extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and a great communicator.
A wonderful, fun, and extremely informative course.
Excellent primer and extensive overview of NZE Homes! Instructor Marc Rosenberg openly shares his extensive knowledge of the design and construction elements for creating a successful outcome to various building challenges be it "new construction" or retrofit modifications. Be prepared to learn a lot.
Marc's course greatly expanded my understanding of energy use in buildings and the potential of super insulated, low energy homes. The tools, materials, and guidance Marc offers in this course are indispensable to anyone in the trade. I highly recommend it!
Marc is a wonderful teacher and communicator. If the construction industry is going to change to high performance construction, we need to make sure certain key concepts become the new norm. Marc is clearly a forerunner in creating this new path. If he had an sequel to this course, I would take it.
Marc knows his stuff. Building science is ever evolving, yet Marc describes the basics and their real world applications in great detail. Building smart means saving energy dollars down the road. Marc lives and breathes these ideas and shows simple ways to implement them in everyday construction.
Great class to bring you up to speed on net zero energy houses and how to build them.
M.R. cuts thru the obfuscation of the Zero Net Energy Home conundrum like a finely honed hardened steel cleaver arcing thru the air and slicing thru a piece of nice warm brie, effortlessly getting to the heart of the matter.......only with a lot less mess!
I would recommend this course to anyone interested in sustainable architecture.
Every person, no matter what experience, degrees, or status, interested in high performance housing should take this course
My final project was never reviewed. I was disappointed in the lack of feedback on this.
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