JAN 107 - Energy Sustainability: Build Passive Solar Home

Instructor(s):  LaGatta, Alexandra
Email:  abl4@stmarys-ca.edu

This is a really fun in-person class where you learn all about energy supply and then use that knowledge to build a model of an energy-efficient home! You will learn why energy efficiency is one of the easiest and most powerful tools we have to combat climate change, environmental destruction, and inflation. We investigate the fossil fuel industry, renewables, and learn the tenets of passive solar design. The class then divides into teams and each team designs and builds a model of their vision of an energy-efficient, passive solar home. 
 
A passive solar home is a comfortable home that gets at least part of its heating, cooling, and lighting energy from the sun. There is no magic formula and success comes in the form of leaving a lighter footprint on the environment through energy-efficiency and conservation of resources. 
 
Come be a part of a team, harness your creativity, and build some magic!

Prerequisites & Notes
Must have completed a mathematics course at Saint Mary’s, or have Placement Level C

Credits: 3-CU