EEBA Institute
Modules Categories
The following information is a break
out of the topics covered within the EEBA Institute Certification
Program. Included is the number of credit hours needed in that topic
area to reach the total of 100 for certification.
 Business
& Marketing:
(10 credits)
This topic covers important information to keep you in business and to
assist in making your company profitable. Learn about tax, finance,
business administration, employee management and marketing strategies.
Building Science:
(10 credits)
Applying the fundamental scientific principals of building dynamics that
involve: the building occupants, building structure furnishes and
finishings, mechanical equipment, and the exterior climate. The study of
the flow of energy, moisture, air, contaminants, and the occupant is
crucial to understanding these dynamics. Sustainability issues are also
addressed as part of building science.
Codes:
(5 credits)
Understanding the "systems approach" to building, and how that approach
will work with current codes. We will focus on the changing trends in
the code process, address current code topics and how to prepare for
future code changes.
Design:
(10 credits)
This topic includes: the system's approach to the site, envelope,
mechanicals, and operation and maintenance of the building.
Understanding how choices impact occupant behavior and how those choices
affect the performance of the structure. Learn how to effectively design
for the occupant's lifestyle.
Site:
(10 credits)
This topic assists in understanding site planning, house layout, soil
and makeup, the site location and other benefits. Other important
factors such as: transportation, public utility options, and location
influences will be discussed. Learn how to make the best site selection
and get the most of its location.
Envelope and Interior Structure:
(10 credits)
Applying the building science principals to the design and construction
of the structure. Understanding the selection of materials and their
configuration. How to manage the flow of moisture, air, energy and
occupants, through and within the building envelope.
Finishes and Furnishings:
(10 credits)
Topics of discussion include: understating the choices when selecting
products, and the durability and maintenance of furnishes and finishings.
Understanding how those choices impact the occupants. Also, issues of
sustainability and indoor environmental health will be covered.
Mechanicals:
(10 credits)
HVAC, electrical, lighting, and appliances will be addressed. Applying
the "systems approach" and clarification of how mechanical equipment
interacts with the structure and occupants. Energy use and
sustainability issues in regard to selection and operation of mechanical
equipment.
Sustainability:
(5 credits)
This topic combines operations and maintenance, the construction of a
building and how it impacts the environment. Understanding heating,
cooling, domestic hot water, lighting, and total energy use. How to make
sensible sustainable decisions by choosing energy use wisely.
Understanding site location and land use benefits as it pertains to
sustainability.
Indoor Environmental Health:
(10 credits)
Applying building science principals to protect occupant health.
Understanding how to minimize the exposure of toxins and allergens,
irritants and asthma triggers. Understanding the components in keeping
the building dry, clean and pest free, as well as, how occupant
lifestyle affects the indoor environment. Mechanical equipment systems
and material selection will be addressed.
Commissioning:
(5 credits)
Understanding the elements and measurement of structure performance.
Looking at inspection and testing procedures of the structure and
mechanical equipment. Reading test results and data, and how to benefit
from those results.
Operation and Maintenance (O & M):
(5 credits)
This topic area creates the owner's manual for safe, healthy,
comfortable home maintenance and operation. How a building is intended
to operate with clear understanding of specific maintenance activities
and required frequency of those activities. Understand how to design
buildings that make maintenance easy and inexpensive. |
