High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Credential: High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Credentialing Agency: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Candidates who earn the High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certification will have demonstrated a well-rounded understanding and knowledge of how HVAC&R design is integrated into high performing buildings to achieve the overall goal of producing a sustainable HVAC&R design. The HBDP examination is designed to assess an individual's understanding of how the management of HVAC&R operations helps to achieve and maintain building performance goals. Candidates must submit a completed application and meet one of the combinations of academic and work experience requirements to be eligible to sit for the exam. The examination for the HBDP program is a proctored, closed book/closed notes, 2.5-hour, 115-item multiple-choice test.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 10 years
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
1791 Tullie Circle, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: (800) 527-4723
Fax: (404) 321-5478
Contact Page
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 2:Associate’s degree or Technical degree or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 3:Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 4:Government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer.
Written Exam
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Background Information (9%)
- Sustainability Concepts
- HVAC Processes
- Sustainable Processes
- Environmental Improvement Programs and Rating Systems
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Energy Analysis (19%)
- Preliminary Energy Analysis
- Envelope / Massing / Orientation Optimization
- Ventilation
- Energy Compliance Modeling
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Indoor Environment (18%)
- Lighting
- Air Quality
- Thermal Comfort
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Controls and Monitoring (6%)
- Optimizing Control Strategies
- Control Hardware
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Benchmarking with Performance Metrics (9%)
- Project Performance Measurement
- Energy Performance Verification
- Environmental Performance Measurement
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Water Conservation (13%)
- Storm Water Management
- Domestic Water Management
- Process / Wastewater Management
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Commissioning in Sustainable Construction (14%)
- Documentation
- Commissioning Process
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Operation and Maintenance of High Performance Buildings (12%)
- Energy Use and Management
- Environmental Control and Management
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) examination:
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Best Sources
- ASHRAE Certification FAQs
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Certification Application
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Certification Program Candidate Guidebook
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Online Practice Exam
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Related Resources
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Renewal Application
- Sample HBDP Exam Items
- Tips And Strategies For Certification Exam Preparation
RECERTIFICATION
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Renewal Period: 3 years