"Eco-housing Performance Training Matsuo Juku Energy-Saving Housing Study Group" Participation applicationClick here for inquiries
Throughout the six lectures, you will acquire correct knowledge about eco-friendly housing by using unique tools and illustrations and carrying out actual hands-on work.
The purpose of this lecture is for participants to understand sustainable housing and acquire practical knowledge through the Eco Housing Performance Training Matsuo Juku Energy Saving Housing Study Group.
Instructor introduction
Matsuo Design Office Co., Ltd. Representative Director Kazuya Matsuo
Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1975
・1998 Graduated from Kyushu University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
・2005: Winner of the "Sustainable Housing Award"
"Realizing healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings economically"This is our motto.
In addition to his design work, he also writes serials for housing magazines and gives lectures on insulation and energy conservation, to which a total of over 600 design offices and construction companies have attended.
His books include "Eco-houses that are actually cheap," "A new textbook for building a home," "Renovations of the future," "How to create a healthy and comfortable ZEH: new common sense for builders and designers," "Five teachers teach you how to create an eco-house that will keep you happy for the rest of your life," "Encyclopedia of home durability I," and "The ultimate introduction to eco-houses."

-Curriculum Content-
"Overall overview course and confirmation of your company's current situation"
・Understanding the basics of eco-houses
・A method for instantly calculating the Q, UA, and C values by hand to obtain the time (also using a simple Q value calculation software)
・Learn the six elements of hot and cold sensations using PMV software.
Understand where to start making improvements to make the most efficient use of the resources
・Understanding problems and considering improvement plans by listening to the current situation and checking the specifications of drawings
Exercise: Reading psychrometric charts, feedback after viewing current implementation drawings
"The basics of self-calculation and verification in practice"
・How to calculate Q value and UA value, how to read the graph of air leakage volume, and how to use the software
・Practice calculating the amount of heat transfer due to air flow rate, and calculating loads in summer and winter in a single room
・Calculation of kWh, MJ, cal, explanation of load, primary energy, secondary energy
- How to use the condensation calculator and explanation of mold, dust mites, and ciliated cells
Exercise: Calculate and experience the above items yourself
"Design methods for air conditioners and water heaters. Solar power generation and the practice of selecting a power company."
・How to read the air conditioner catalog and select capacity
・Location, installation height, foundation access, floor slits, and operating method of the underfloor air conditioner for heating on the 1st floor
・Determining the design method for attic air conditioners for cooling and determining the design points of the system
・How to think about and choose water heaters, solar power generation, storage batteries, etc.
Exercise: Calculate which model to choose for a given property by looking at the catalogue of an air conditioner manufacturer, etc.
"How to create posters that communicate and how to express business ideas practically and long-term strategies, how to create specifications to be the best in the area, and points to note when constructing"
・Explanation of how to conduct plan hearings and presentation techniques
・Explanation of how to heat and humidify in winter, how to cool in summer, and how to dehumidify in the rainy season
・How to create a comparison table of the payback period between your company and your competitors, explanation of handover materials, etc.
Exercise: Calculate which model to choose for a given property by looking at the catalogue of an air conditioner manufacturer, etc.
"Specific design methods for blocking summer sunlight and taking in winter sunlight"
- Learn how to create and read equal-time shadow charts to reduce utility bills while increasing persuasiveness
- A method to increase the number of plan changes and the rate of contracts by starting from the layout of the garage, building, and garden
・Passive design method for the second floor layout
・Design method for window type, location, size, eaves and front appearance
Exercise: Create an equal-time shadow map for each person. Create zoning for the first assignment and receive feedback.
"How to use simulation to minimize total costs over 30 years: How to use Holmes-kun"
*There will be no lectures. Past videos are available to watch at any time.
・The fastest input method with only the minimum number of items
・How to get accurate results by focusing on important points
・Learn optimization by checking the changes that occur when various conditions are changed
- How to select the best air conditioner from the results
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