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Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Identify essential components of and critical differences between LEED®, the Living Building Challenge™, and Green Globes® certifications.
- Explain the sustainability benefits of a design that pairs efficient air movement and traditional air conditioning.
- Recall the credit categories and potential ratings impacted by design that incorporates efficient air movement.
- Reference best practice examples of design, modeling, and energy consumption reduction.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Christian Taber on behalf of Big Ass Solutions. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Christian Taber
Title: Research & Development Engineer, Big Ass Solutions
Background:
Christian Taber serves as a member of the Big Ass Fans Research & Development team responsible for developing and testing the company’s high volume, low speed fans. As a liaison between customers and Big Ass Fans’ project consultants, Christian ensures that air movement requirements are met in every facility and application. Christian is an ASHRAE certified High-Performance Building Design Professional, a Certified Energy Manager and a committee member of ASHRAE Standards 90.1, 189.1, and 216P.
Dedicated to sustainable design, Christian has helped integrate air movement into high profile projects nationwide, including Big Ass Fan’s one-of-a-kind Research and Development lab and Oakland Unified School District’s Downtown Educational Complex. In 2011, Christian was named to Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s 40 Under 40 list. His articles on air movement and energy efficiency have been published in multiple publications. Christian holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering and B.S. in chemical engineering from Iowa State University.
