Reducing Operational Carbon Emissions and Increasing Energy Efficiency with Solar Air Heating
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss solar air heating principles and how they contribute to a sustainable building.
- Explain how energy efficient transpired solar collectors function and the design considerations.
- Recognize how outside ventilation air is preheated and brought into a building, improving indoor air quality.
- Realize the operating carbon reduction of a building with the use of transpired solar collectors.
Credits:
This course is approved as a Structured Course
This course can be self-reported to the AANB, as per their CE Guidelines
Approved for structured learning
Approved for Core Learning
This course can be self-reported to the NLAA
Course may qualify for Learning Hours with NWTAA
Course eligible for OAA Learning Hours
This course is approved as a core course
This course can be self-reported for Learning Units to the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
During this webinar, we will discuss the benefits of solar air heating metal wall panels and how they can contribute to a more energy efficient building, while also reducing operational carbon emissions.
Photo courtesy of ATAS International, Inc.
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Christian Vachon has over 20 years of experience in the renewable energy business, mostly in solar thermal, PV and air heating systems. His work with engineers, architects and HVAC contractors led to the design, sales and installation of close to 2,000,000 ft of solar air collectors around the world, in a wide variety of applications: building space heating, industrial processes, institutional and commercial buildings, military facilities, produce and wood dryers, agricultural barns, residential heating, and ventilation systems. He holds a Master’s in renewable energy engineering from the University of Melbourne, Australia and has worked in France, Austria, Australia and Canada, making him the perfect product specialist for solar technology. He joined the ATAS team to provide strong engineering and sales support for promoting the InSpire solar air collector internationally. |
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Founded in 1963, ATAS International, Inc. is an American, family-owned, leading manufacturer of metal roofing, wall cladding, ceilings, perimeter edge metal, and accessories. The ATAS portfolio features an expansive selection of products available in aluminum, steel, zinc, stainless steel, and copper. Standard profiles include narrow and wide ribbed wall panels, corrugated styles, standing seam and batten seam roof systems, metal shingles, shakes, tiles, and more. Additional options include curved, tapered, and perforated panels; concealed or exposed fasteners; smooth or embossed textures; horizontal and vertical applications; and a choice of over 40 stock colors with 70% PVDF finish. With sustainability at the forefront of modern building design, ATAS proudly supports green building objectives with high performance solutions, such as solar-ready roof panels, insulated metal panels, cool roofing products, and solar air heating wall panels. The ATAS team consists of product and market specialists that provide a high level of support for your project, from initial discovery and design to installation. ATAS has two ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing locations in the United States: the headquarters in Allentown, PA, and their facility in Mesa, AZ. ATAS also has a second location in Allentown, PA, and recently added a new manufacturing location in University Park, IL. For more information about ATAS International, please visit www.atas.com or call 610.395.8445. For more information about InSpire solar air heating panels, please visit www.inspirewall.com. |
