Monday, April 9, 2012

New Wind Power Course + 3 New Webinars



Summer’s heating up at RedVector with more sizzling new content! We’ve added a cutting-edge wind power course plus three LIVE webinars for April and May—including an introduction to Net Zero buildings and an inside look at environmental encroachment.

Wind Power Today
What’s happening right now in the field of wind energy? Find out in this eye-opening course, which delves into the expansion of the wind industry and discusses the latest research and development concerning turbine technology, component development/testing, offshore technology and more. Ideal for architects, engineers and energy professionals, this course also looks at current research being conducted under the Department of Energy’s wind program.


WEBINARS:


An Introduction to Environmental Encroachment (4/18, 1:00-2:00 EST)
This interactive, one-hour webinar explores the many types of encroachment that threaten the environment and our communities—including agricultural, open space, wetland, desertification, desert degradation, habitat destruction, invasive species, floodplain development, bush, forestland, maritime, noise, and light. Case study examples highlight the different types of environmental encroachment and the importance of collaboration to remedy the growing problem.

An Introduction to Net Zero Buildings (4/30, 1:00-4:00 EST)
A building with zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions may seem like a lofty goal, but it’s one that’s gaining particular momentum in the design and construction industry. This three-hour webinar explores the broad definition of ‘Net Zero’ buildings and looks at the different types of Net Zero techniques and technologies. Case study examples illustrate the worldwide application of Net Zero building and help professionals understand its marketability and affordability.

HVAC Design Overview (5/8, 1:00-2:00 EST)


Engineer and Certified Energy Manager Jim Taube leads a thought-provoking discussion about the general guidelines used in the design of HVAC air systems, which can apply to many types of facilities including medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and industrial manufacturing environments. Ideal for engineers, architects and facility managers, this one-hour webinar explores HVAC fundamentals such as refrigeration, heat transfer and psychrometrics and discusses the various methods of air distribution.

Monday, April 2, 2012

New Commercial Energy Courses + 2 HOT Webinars!

Have you checked out what’s new at RedVector lately? The design and construction industry is constantly evolving—from breakthroughs in technology to the latest version of LEED—and we’re adding new CE content monthly to help you stay on top of your game. Below are four new audio-driven commercial energy courses, plus two hot new webinars!

U.S. Biofuel Industry: Mind the Gap
While the U.S. biofuel industry has experienced its share of growing pains in recent years, biofuels represent a clean, viable energy source for our future. This course provides a detailed overview of the current state of the industry and the progress made so far. (1 hour)

Clean Energy: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Global Commercialization & Development Update
Hydrogen and fuel cell technologies offer a pathway to the use of clean energy systems to reduce emissions, enhance energy security, and stimulate the global economy. This course presents real-world applications and examines the technical progress of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, including policies adopted by countries to increase technology development and commercialization. (1 hour)

Solar Water Heating: Reducing Green House Gas Emissions
Increases in energy prices, concerns regarding greenhouse gas emissions, and improvements in SWH systems have created new interest in the potential of this technology. This course provides an overview of the technical potential of solar water heating to reduce fossil fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. residential and commercial buildings. (1 hour)

Commercial Solar Power Systems Webcast
Fossil fuels won’t last forever, and using them often increase global pollution. Solar energy is renewable, clean, and best of all—free. You can lead the way to a future where solar energy power systems provide electricity in clean, efficient ways. This in-depth webcast provides a history of solar energy and looks at current ways solar energy is being used and the creative possibilities for how it can end our dependency on non-renewable energy resources. (2 hours)

What else is NEW?
RedVector has added two new webcasts on two of the hottest topics in the industry right now: Post-disaster Reconstruction and LEED 2012 changes. Start learning more today!

Post Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction Webcast
Post-disaster redevelopment is essential to create (or recreate) a community. Ideal for engineers, architects and contractors, this webcast provides vital disaster recovery information and examines strategies for economic rebound, housing recovery, health and social services, infrastructure, land use, and environmental restoration. (2 hours)

LEED 2012 Changes Webcast
LEED is changing… again! LEED 2012 presents a technical update to the LEED rating systems, including the Building Design + Construction, Interior Design + Construction, Operations + Maintenance, Neighborhood Development, and LEED for Homes rating systems. Find out everything you need to know about proposed changes—including the addition of three new credit categories, changes to technical content, and a revised point distribution. (2 hours)