Developing Curricula for Comprehensive Design and Construction of High-Performing Energy-Efficient Residential Buildings in Washington State

Lead Performer: Washington State University – Pullman, WA
DOE Total Funding: $749,080
FY20 DOE Funding: $749,080
Cost Share: $0
Project Term: October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2024
Funding Type: Buildings Energy Efficiency Frontiers & Innovation Technologies (BENEFIT) FOA – 2020

Project Objective

The objective is development of course content to address identified competency gaps, with a primary goal of providing students the comprehensive skills necessary for design and construction of high-performance, energy-efficient residential buildings. Content consists of teaching modules distributed among 12 courses, and packaged into a master of science degree (hybrid delivery), a graduate certificate program (online delivery), and an undergraduate certificate program (online delivery). Additionally, selected teaching modules will comprise 20 continuing education (CE) units targeted to industry professionals, and 10 teaching modules.

Project Impact

By the end of the project, the project team aims to reach 100 students through the certificate programs, 12 students through the M.Sc. degree, and 150 professionals through the CE units.

Contacts

DOE Technology Manager: Christopher Perry
Lead Performer: Omar Al-Hassawi, Washington State University