High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Issued by
ASHRAE
The HBDP certification validates competency to design and integrate sustainable HVAC&R systems into high-performing buildings. The HBDP validates competency in these key domains: energy analysis, indoor and site environment, controls and monitoring, benchmarking with performance metrics, water conservation, commissioning in sustainable construction, energy and materials use and management.
- Type Certification
- Level Advanced
Skills
- Analyze Alternative Renewable Energy Sources
- Analyze Effect Of Envelope Decisions On Building Pressurization
- Apply Air Quality Strategies
- Conduct Energy Compliance Modeling
- Develop Strategies To Reduce Potable Water Consumption
- Establish O&M Procedures And Operator Training Requirements
- Evaluate Alternative HVAC Systems
- Implement A Maintenance Plan
- Incorporate Commissioning Processes
- Integrate Controls With Equipment And Systems
- Integrate Daylighting And Lighting
- Integrate Natural And Mechanical Ventilation
- Model Energy Consumption
- Normalize Performance Data And Trends
- Optimize Thermal Comfort And Energy Efficiency
Earning Criteria
Standards
The HBDP certification program is an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) personnel certification program under ISO/IEC 17024 (#1139).