Solar Home Design Online

Online Renewable Energy Learning

Press Release from Solar Energy International

December 8, 2005

 
Internet SOLAR HOME DESIGN ONLINE EDUCATION Solar Energy International (SEI) is adding a new online distance course to their RENEWABLE ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM. In addition to their Photovoltaic Design & Installation online course, SEI hopes to reach more people seeking to make practical use of the planet's abundant renewable energy resources. This Internet course focuses on how-to build energy efficient, sustainable solar homes. During this six-week course, everyone from the serious owner-builder to the professional contractor, will learn up-to-date strategies for sustainable new home construction and remodels.

Natural building (earth and straw construction) will be presented along with case studies of progressive building projects. Additional topics include:


ue Solar Home Design Strategies
ue Solar Site Analysis
ue Lessons Learned
ue Super-Insulation Techniques
ue High Performance Windows
ue Passive Heating & Cooling
ue Building for Health
ue Solar Hot Water
ue Energy Efficiency
ue Electric Independence

SEI's goal is to introduce students to design and construction principles that are cost effective, aesthetically beautiful and sustainable. Today's high performance solar homes can be energy efficient, healthy to live in and earth-friendly. Avoid the mistakes of the past when designing your passive solar/natural home! Class starts September 9th and November 4th and pre-registration is required. For details please visit www.solarenergy.org  or contact SEI at 970.963.8855.

SEI is a non-profit 501( c )3 educational organization whose mission is to help others to use renewable energy and natural building technology through education and technical assistance.

 

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