E-RPL

Designer of window/door systems (carpenter)

for implementation of the process of recognition and validation of previous knowledge and skills acquired in non-formal and informal education

Level 1

I understand the importance of window/glazing systems.

What should I know?
"I have minimal knowledge of:
- window/glazing systems in relation to daylighting performance;
- energy regulations and technical standard requirements;
- thermal and optical properties of glazing systems. "

What skill should I have?
Participating in discussions for the feasibility study of window/glazing systems within a design team.

Level 2

I can apply basic solutions for window/glazing systems

What should I know?
I have a basic knowledge of:
- window/glazing systems in relation to daylighting and energy performance of buildings;
- metrics related to thermal and optical properties of glazing systems (e.g. U-value, G-value, light transmittance);
- energy regulations and technical standard requirements;
- simple calculation methods (rules of thumb, datasheet). "

What skill should I have?
Performing simplified verification to assess daylight factor and thermal performances of alternative glazing solutions for building envelope, considering their compliance with standard requirements.

Level 3

I can propose conceptual solutions for window/glazing systems

What should I know?
"Medium knowledge of: - window/glazing systems in relation to daylighting, acoustic and energy performance of buildings;
- metrics related to optical, thermal and acoustic properties of glazing systems (e.g. g-value, U-value, light transmittance, sound transmission loss);
- regulations and technical standard requirements on energy performance, daylighting, sound insulation;
- static glazing technologies (e.g. multipane glazing, low-emissivity coatings, vacuum glazing) and daylight systems (e.g. solartubes);
- commercial software for thermal and daylighting analysis. "

What skill should I have?
Selecting and proposing alternative solutions for windows or glazing envelopes, focussing on thermal insulation and seasonal solar heat gain. Assessing the resulting energy and daylighting performance of the building envelope by means of commercial energy simulation tools.

Level 4

I can engineer the concept design for window/glazing systems

What should I know?
"Advanced knowledge of: - window/glazing systems in relation to daylighting, acoustic and energy performance of buildings;
- metrics related to optical, thermal and acoustic properties of glazing systems (e.g. U-value, G-value, light transmittance, sound transmission loss);
- regulations and technical standard requirements on energy performance, daylighting, sound insulation;
- static glazing technologies (e.g. multipane glazing, low-emissivity coatings, vacuum glazing) and daylight systems (e.g. solartubes);
- thermal bridging correction around windows/glazing systems (e.g. in relation to window frame and wall);
- dynamic energy simulation software for thermal/daylight analysis; - cost/benefit analysis."

What skill should I have?
Engineering solutions for glazing envelopes, fixing thermal bridging, considering cost/benefit analysis and fulfilling standard requirements. Performing dynamic energy simulations of the glazing envelope by means of advanced simulation tools, assessing the energy performance of the building and its impact on indoor thermal comfort.

Level 4

I can specify the design for window/glazing systems in tender documents

What should I know?
"Advanced knowledge of:
- technical specifications of building envelope and window/glazing systems;
- technical drawing representation;
- terminology and form for contracting purpose;
- cost/benefit analysis. "

What skill should I have?
Selecting products and technical solutions that fit specifications and demands on given quality aspects and economics related to window/glazing systems. Writing technical documentation for contracting purpose.

Level 4

I can assure the quality of installed windows and glazing systems

What should I know?
" Advanced knowledge of:
- standards and procedures for quality assurance in constr works;
- qualitative methods to evaluate building quality (e.g. check-list);
- quantitative methods to evaluate building quality (e.g. thermographic survey);
- domotic systems and window openers. "

What skill should I have?
Managing, instructing and auditing contractors in construction site on the installation of windows and glazing systems, based on information given in tender documents and by the design team. Giving feedbacks to the design team on critical aspects of the installed glazing systems.

Level 5

I can measure thermal, lighting and acoustic performances of windows and glazing systems

What should I know?
"In-depth knowledge of:
- standards and procedures for building commissioning;
- technical standards on building physics measurements;
- infrared methods (advanced thermography ISO 6781-3 compliant);
- thermo-flow meter methods;
- photometric and colorimetric measurements;
- building acoustic measurements;
- support to resolution of disputes, subject to terms of the contract documents. "

What skill should I have?
Performing thermal measurements to detect heat and air leakeges in windows/glazing systems. Performing photometric/colorimetric measurements to assess optical properties of glazing. Performing building acoustic measurements to assess sound insulation properties of glazing. Collecting and analysing data in order to evaluate building energy performance, daylighting and sound insulation loss. Supporting resolution of disputes, subject to terms of the contract documents.

Level 5

I can develop new technical solutions and optimizing the detailed design for window/glazing systems

"In-depth knowledge of:
- window/glazing systems in relation to daylighting, acoustic and energy performance of buildings;
- metrics related to optical, thermal and acoustic properties of glazing systems (e.g. U-value, G-value, light transmittance, sound transmission loss);
- regulations and technical standard requirements on energy performance, daylighting, sound insulation;
- static glazing technologies (e.g. multipane glazing, low-emissivity coatings, vacuum glazing) and daylight systems (e.g. solartubes);
- dynamic glazing technologies (e.g. electrochromic, photochromic, thermochromic, PCM glazing) and- double skin facades;
- thermal bridging correction around windows/glazing systems (e.g. in relation to window frame and wall);
- dynamic energy simulation software for thermal/daylight analysis, building acoustic simulation software;
- cost/benefit analysis. "

What skill should I have?
Developing and experimenting innovative solutions for glazing envelopes based on emerging technologies (e.g. smart glazing with passive/active dynamic control), interacting with R&D department of glazing companies. Performing dynamic energy simulations of the building envelope by means of advanced simulation tools. Optimizing glazing envelope solutions with respect to visual comfort (sunlight glare control) and acoustic comfort (facade sound insulation), considering optical and acoustic properties of glazing systems.

E-RPL

Designer of window/door systems (carpenter)

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