Green Energy in Buildings Trainer
Teach sustainable building technologies through hands-on exploration of energy-efficient systems and renewable integration.
This renewable energy trainer can be used as part of LJ Create’s Design & Technology program, Industry 4.0 Career Pathways program, or as a standalone learning system.
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.
Curriculum & Program Integration
This learning system aligns with LJ Create’s Industry 4.0 Career Pathway program and the Design & Technology program, allowing schools to integrate the trainer into a larger structured learning pathway focused on modern manufacturing, construction, IT, and more.
The curriculum for this learning system includes:
- Hands-on training experiments and activities
- Interactive online curriculum and instructional resources
- Teacher support materials and guided learning content
The Green Energy in Buildings Trainer can be implemented as a standalone learning system or combined into larger pathway-based programs to support scalable STEM and technical education initiatives.
Green Energy in Buildings Trainer (122-01) Product Details
System Includes
- Eco0house
- Wind turbine
- Sun simulation lamp
- 3-speed desk fan
- Interface software, USB lead, and power supply
- Digital Curriculum
Requirements:
- Windows-based computer with a spare USB port
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 650 x 510 x 490 mm (W x H x D) Max Height with lamp assembly 1030 mm
- Power Requirements: 110 – 240V 50-60Hz
- Packed Volume: Approx. 0.36 m3 Packed
- Weight: Approx. 25 kg
What is the Design and Technology Program?
This comprehesieve program comes with anything and everything you need to be successful including:
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 foundation in STEM concepts and technology 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 16 design projects covering over 200 class periods that you can incorporate into new or existing programs. Each design project introduces students to a different STEM career field.
Agricultural Technology
In the Agricultural Technology course, students will:
- Investigate the development of agricultural technology and its impact
- Explore the application of biotechnology in agriculture
- Design a series of automated agricultural machines and environmental control systems
Automotive Technology
In the Automotive Technology course, students will:
- Explore the operation of automotive electrical systems
- Learn about the operation of internal combustion engines, transmission systems, brakes, and steering and suspension
- Verify operation and troubleshooting by taking electrical measurements
Biomedical Technology
In the Biomedical Technology course, students will:
- Explore the impact on society of medical advances such as sanitation and vaccination
- Investigate genetic engineering and medical scanning as examples of biomedical technology
- Design and develop a control system for a medical scanning machine
Computer Science
In the Computer Science course, students will:
- Explore techniques for algorithm development, including the use of problem-solving techniques, flowchart design, and pseudo-code
- Design algorithms, and then develop and test programs to control an expandable mobile robot
Construction Engineering
In the Construction Engineering course, students will:
- 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
- Investigate how beams are used in construction, and design a series of beams using different materials
Electronics Technology
In the Electronics Technology course, students will:
- Explore the design, development, and production of electronic systems
- Use simulation tools to model electronic circuits and develop a series of electronic circuits using the systems approach
Energy Generation
In the Energy Generation course, students will:
- Explore how electricity is generated in fossil-fuel power plants
- Investigate a range of sustainable methods of power generation, including wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, and nuclear power
- Design a series of plans for sustainable power generation via simulation
Energy in Buildings
In the Energy in Buildings course, students:
- 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
- Explore how renewable energy generation can be used to provide energy for buildings
Industrial Robotics
In the Industrial Robotics course, students will:
- Explore the deployment of industrial machines and their impact on society
- Investigate the basic components of robotic systems and design a series of automated robotic systems to solve industrial problems
Machine Tool
In the Machine Tool course, students will:
- Discover how machine tools, such as saws, lathes, and mills, are used to convert materials into useful products
- Explore how CNC machines can be used to automate the manufacture of product parts
Manufacturing Technology
In the Manufacturing Technology course, students will:
- Investigate how products are manufactured by processing materials
- Explore the process of plastic injection molding and design and produce a series of injection-molded products
Marketing and Sales
In the Marketing and Sales course, students will:
- Explore how marketing is used to develop sales for engineered products and services
- 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
In the Mechatronics course, students will:
- Explore basic mechanical principles, including simple machines such as gears, pulleys, and levers
- Design and develop solutions to a range of engineering problems using mechanical systems
- Investigate the principles of fluid power and its application in construction machines
Mobile Robotics
In the Mobile Robotics course, students will:
- Explore applications of mobile robotic systems and investigate how mobile robotic systems are powered and controlled
- Design a series of mobile robotic systems to meet a design brief
Rapid Manufacturing
In the Rapid Manufacturing course, students will:
- Investigates the use of 3D printing and injection molding as part of the rapid manufacturing process
- Explore how 3D printers can be used to produce tooling for manufacturing, and design and develop tooling for injection molding
- Design and manufacture a plastic product using 3D printing and an injection molding machine
Transportation Technology
In the Transportation Technology course, students will:
- Investigates the development of transportation technology and its impact on society
- Explore the fundamental principles of transport technology and apply the physical science concepts to design transportation systems
Career Pathways
Each course provides college and career readiness instruction for STEM pathways, like:
Agriculture Technology
Architecture & Construction
Business, Management & Administration
Health Science
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Marketing, Sales & Service
Science, Technology, Engineering, & 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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