1.25 LU | HSW
Strategies for Understanding and Managing Wind in the Built Environment
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- Program Level
- Introductory
- Prerequisites
- None
- Advanced Prep
- None
Learning Objectives
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Learning Objective 1
Apply cross-ventilation strategies to building designs to improve occupant comfort and reduce cooling energy needs.
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Learning Objective 2
Summarize the relationship between wind flow and local air pressure to identify opening locations for cross-ventilation
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Learning Objective 3
Identify key data in wind roses to inform the design of more site-sensitive and energy-efficient structures
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Learning Objective 4
Use basic wind rose data to inform your design of building and site plans to be responsive to local winds for improved project performance and occupant comfort.
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Learning Objective 5
Plan strategies to manage wind at the urban scale, by understanding and managing wind shadows.
Course preview
Our continuing education courses keep you focused on what matters most in architecture and design. Achieve more with continuing education that blends trusted expertise with real world application.
This course explores the fundamentals of cross-ventilation, wind roses, and urban design strategies to enhance thermal comfort in buildings and neighborhoods. It aims to help you leverage wind patterns and natural airflow to create energy-efficient, comfortable environments. By understanding wind behavior and its impact on human comfort, you'll learn to design spaces that meet functional requirements while contributing to the occupant well-being and sustainability of your projects.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy
If you are not satisfied with your continuing education purchase, request a full refund within 30 days of enrollment before a certificate of completion is issued.
Cancelation Policy
Annual continuing education memberships may be canceled at any time from your account settings; access continues through the end of the current billing period.
Complaint Resolution Policy
Questions or concerns regarding course content, credit reporting, or certificates may be directed to Amber Book support at info@amberbook.com.
Amber Book is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40410829. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA-3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.