Innovative Daylighting Strategies for Commercial Buildings – Intro to Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs)

Learn about the latest advanced optical daylighting technology and the product category Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) which make daylighting a space as easy as applying traditional lighting equipment.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
GBCI Credit: 1 General CE Hour
SARA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Introductory

Inspiring Applications of Tubular Daylighting

This session will study inspiring applications of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) around the world that deliver natural light into unique spaces and create visually appealing natural lighting to complement an overall design.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Introductory

Successful Daylighting for Wellness & Sustainable Design

Expand your awareness of the advantages of daylighting using Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) that contribute to wellness and sustainable design. You will learn the importance of natural light to humans, the role TDDs can play, and the resources available for achieving sustainable design goals.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
GBCI Credit: 1 General CE Hour
Course Level: Introductory

Inspiring Applications of Tubular Daylighting in Educational Facilities

Discover how tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) can be implemented in inspiring and innovative ways to meet aesthetic and functional design goals in educational settings. From sustainably-built, green schools to life-saving facilities such as tornado and hurricane shelters, TDDs can add perfect, broad-spectrum daylight while supporting the unique design vision of architects and designers in the educational environment.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
GBCI Credit: 1 General CE Hour
Course Level: Introductory

Predicting Daylighting Performance with New Modeling and Analysis Tools

This course explores new, better-defined performance metrics for measuring daylighting as well as a new daylight simulation tool that can help architects quickly apply key daylighting metrics and accurately predict daylight performance when designing with optically complex fenestration products.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of daylighting best practices

Daylighting ICC 500/FEMA P-361 Storm Shelter Facilities with Tubular Daylighting Devices

This course examines tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) as an effective daylighting strategy in ICC 500/FEMA P 361 storm shelters and safe rooms. Specific TDD models have endured stringent testing and are the only roof-top daylighting solution on the market to achieve ICC 500 / FEMA P 361 storm shelter compliance.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Introductory

Federal Blast Testing for Tubular Daylighting Devices

This session will outline the history of the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Building Standard – Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 4-010-01, explore the design strategies it affects, and review the requirements regarding daylight as related to tubular daylighting devices.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Introductory

Improving Student Performance and Health with Tubular Daylighting Devices

In the education setting, studies have shown that natural light can help improve concentration, reduce behavioral issues, and foster greater student achievement. Learn about the science behind natural light, industry guidelines, product features of Tubular Daylighting Devices, and examples of installations in the education space.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW
Course Level: Introductory

Implementing Tubular Daylighting in Commercial Facilities

Implementing daylight in buildings reduces artificial lighting energy, costs, and CO2 emissions and improves the welfare and performance of occupants. This course examines the benefits of daylight and explains how tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) can efficiently and effectively supply it in an energy-efficient manner, how they optimize all levels of daylight, and how they avoid issues such as glare and heat gain associated with windows and conventional skylights. Applicable credits and features in LEED® v4.1 Building Design and Construction, Interior Design and Construction, and Operations and Maintenance and the WELL Building Standard™ version 2 are noted. The course concludes with several sample commercial installations.

AIA Credit: 1 LU/HSW

GBCI Credit: LEED Specific 1 LU

SARA Credit: 1 LU/HSW

Other accreditations: ACIA, AIBD, AIC, BOMI, CCIDC, FBPE, ICC, IDCEC, InterNACHI, LSBAE, NAHB, NARI, RCEP, RMMI, AAA, AANB+ALBNL+NSAA, AAPEI, AIBC, CAHPI, CSC, NLAA, NWTAA, OAA, QAQ, SAA

Course level: Introductory