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Bringing Solar-focused Knowledge into A Sustainable Building Course

Julian Wang, PhD, Dr. Eng., LEED AP Associate Professor in Architectural Engineering Affiliate Faculty in Materials Research Institute Pennsylvania State University

Energy Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Architectural Design Why did we bring this solar-focused education into PSU?

Building Engineering

Material Science

Material Science Energy Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Architectural Design

Building Engineering

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Solar and Building Environment

• Photovoltaic Applications in Emerging Energy Markets
• Solar Energy Building System Design
• Photovoltaic Systems Design and Construction
• Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes
• Solar & Windows – Heat and Light
• Commercial Solar Electric Systems
• Solar Project Development and Finance

Solar & Windows – Heat and Light

Solar & Windows – Heat and Light

• Radiometry
• Photometry

Fundamentals

• Heat
• Light

Solar Energy

• Thermal

properties

• Optical

properties

Building Windows

• Technologies
• Methods
• Models

Integration

Solar and Window Team Project In Situ Measurements Design and Simulation

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