CNSTR 125 - Energy Efficiency Construction

    Recent Professors
    Rich Harlan, David L. Lomax
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    40 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students are introduced to the rapidly evolving field of sustainable construction, including healthy indoor environments, selection of green materials, and conservation of resources. Students study energy efficient construction, solar hot water, photovoltaic and radiant heat, improved insulation, lighting strategies, ERV (energy recovery ventilators) and HRV (heat recovery ventilators), deconstruction, optimum value engineering, SIPS (structurally insulated panel systems), ICF (insulated concrete forms), rammed earth, adobe, straw bale, green roofs, and earthcrete.
    Usually Held
    Fri 11:00am–11:50am