Green Energy in Buildings Trainer
Teach sustainable building technologies through hands-on exploration of energy-efficient systems and renewable integration.
The Green Energy in Buildings Trainer (122-01) introduces students to the technologies and concepts behind energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. This hands-on training system allows learners to explore how renewable energy sources, building systems, and energy management strategies work together to reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.
Through interactive experiments and real-world applications, students investigate how modern buildings incorporate green technologies such as solar energy, efficient lighting, and energy monitoring systems. Ideal for STEM, construction, and energy programs, this trainer helps learners understand how sustainability principles are applied in residential and commercial buildings.
Features
- Hands-on green energy training system
- Focus on sustainable building technologies
- Demonstrates energy efficiency and conservation methods
- Supports renewable energy integration concepts
- Interactive experiments and activities
- Ideal for STEM and construction programs
Using the Green Energy in Buildings Trainer, students can develop skills in:
Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Understand how building systems are designed to reduce energy consumption.
Renewable Energy Integration
Explore how solar and other renewable energy sources are incorporated into building design.
Energy Monitoring and Management
Learn how energy usage is measured, analyzed, and optimized.
Sustainable Building Concepts
Understand the principles behind green construction and environmentally responsible design.
Systems Thinking in Building Design
Analyze how multiple systems work together to improve overall building performance.
Green Energy in Buildings Trainer (122-01) Product Details
System Includes
- Building energy training modules
- Renewable energy demonstration
- components
- Energy monitoring and measurement elements
- Hands-on experiment setup
- Instructional materials and curriculum
Innovative STEM Program to Teach Career Pathways
Teaching Resources
eLearning and Virtual Trainers
Hands-on Projects
Start with the Engineering Design Course
The Design & Technology program begins with the Engineering Design course, providing a required foundation before progressing into additional courses or the full program.
In this course, students build essential skills they will use throughout their learning experience, including:
- Applying the engineering design process to solve real-world problems
- Documenting and communicating each stage of the design process clearly and effectively
- Generating, evaluating, and refining potential solutions
Mix and Match to build your program!
This program is extremely flexible, with 15 design projects covering over 200 class periods, you can incorporate into new or existing programs. Choose one or more to support your class’
Agricultural Technology
Students investigate the development of agricultural technology and its impact. The application of biotechnology in agriculture is also explored. Students also design a series of automated agricultural machines and environmental control systems.
Automotive Technology
Students use a large simulator panel to explore the operation of auto electrical systems. Students will learn about the operation of internal combustion engines, transmission systems, brakes, and steering and suspension. They will verify operation and troubleshooting by taking electrical measurements.
Biomedical Technology
Students explore the impact on society of medical advances such as sanitation and vaccination. They investigate genetic engineering and medical scanning as examples of biomedical technology. Students also design and develop a control system for a medical scanning machine.
Computer Science
This course will explore techniques for algorithm development including the use of problem solving techniques, flowchart design and pseudo code. Students will design algorithms, and then develop and test programs to control an expandable mobile robot.
Construction Engineering
Explore how structures are designed to withstand the forces imposed on them due to the weight of the structure, the building contents, and natural events such as earthquakes and weather. Students investigate how beams are used in construction and design a series of beams using different materials. The properties of concrete structures are also investigated.
Electronics Technology
Students explore the design, development, and production of electronic systems. Students also use simulation tools to model electronic circuits and develop a series of electronic circuits using the systems approach.
Energy Generation
Students explore how electricity is generated in fossil-fuel power plants. Students investigate a range of sustainable methods of power generation, including wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, and nuclear power. A simulation tool is used to design a series of plans for sustainable power generation.
Energy in Buildings
Discover how energy is used in modern buildings and explore technology that helps reduce the energy used in buildings, including glazing insulation and heat pumps. Students also explore how renewable energy generation can be used to provide energy for buildings.
Industrial Robotics
Students explore the deployment of industrial machines and their impact on society. They also investigate the basic components of robotic systems and design a series of automated robotic systems to solve industrial problems.
Machine Tool
Discover how machine tools, such as saws, lathes, and mills are used to convert materials into useful products. Students also explore how CNC machines can be used to automate the manufacture of product parts.
Manufacturing Technology
Students investigate how products are manufactured by processing materials. They also explore the process of injection molding of plastics, and they design and produce a series of injection molded products.
Marketing and Sales
Students will explore how marketing is used to develop sales for engineered products and services. Students will investigate how advertising and pricing can be used to promote sales of products and investigate the process by which the products are sold and distributed to customers.
Mechatronics Course
This course explores basic mechanical principles, including simple machines such as gears, pulleys, and levers. Students design and develop solutions to a range of engineering problems using mechanical systems. The principles of fluid power and its application in construction machines is also investigated.
Mobile Robotics
Students explore applications of mobile robotic systems and investigate how mobile robotic systems are powered and controlled. Students also design a series of mobile robotic systems to meet a design brief.
Rapid Manufacturing
This course investigates the use of 3D printing and injection molding as part of the rapid manufacturing process. Students explore how 3D printers can be used to produce tooling for manufacturing and will design and develop tooling for injection molding. Students design and manufacture a plastic product using 3D printing and an injection molding machine.
Transportation Technology
This course investigates the development of transportation technology and its impact on society. Students explore the fundamental principles of transport technology and apply the physical science concepts to design transportation systems. Development of automated transportation systems is also covered.
Career Pathways
Each course provides college and career readiness instruction for STEM pathways, like:
Agriculture Technology
Architecture and Construction
Business, Management, and Administration
Health Science
Inforamtion Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales and Service
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Learn more about the Design and Technology Program
The full program includes 17 project-based courses. Each course includes:
- A presentation to introduce the course and identify career pathways
- Pre & Post Tests
- Set of lessons including: theory presentations, and hands-on activities
With the design and technology course, you can implement the full program, or just individual courses or trainers. The flexible structure allows it to fit in well as a whole class activity, pod rotations, or even just as supplemental curriculum for your class.
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