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    Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT

  • 23 September 2025
  • Start time : 09:30 AM
  • End time : 11:00 AM
  • Event Host : 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network)
Next Generation Passive Solar 2025
Event Description

We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern buildings should still incorporate passive strategies, including daylight and ventilation, but they need a new spin on the implementation to account for improved insulation, prevalence of high-performance glazing, and efficient HVAC systems and lighting.

Learning Objectives -

  • Review passive thermal design strategies including basic climate analysis and guidelines for orientation, fenestration and thermal mass.
  • Understand current science relating to the impacts of daylight and views on occupant health and learn best practices for right-sizing windows and skylights, managing glare and selecting appropriate visible light transmittance.
  • Learn strategies to develop an integrated system for ventilation, optimizing passive systems (operable windows and skylights, stack effect, cross ventilation) with mechanical systems
  • Review a case study to integrate passive thermal design with a high-performance envelope.

Image - NREL

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network)
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Andy Pease, Principal, In Balance Green Consulting

      Andy, an Architect and LEED AP, is focused on optimizing green building strategies, including LEED certification and water conservation. She has helped dozens of clients through a green building process using integrated design, daylight and water use analysis and other strategies to maximize efficiency.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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