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
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' (ASHRAE), High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) certification is for candidates who have 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.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
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 a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are 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
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
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
Candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of ten years of experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 2:
Candidate must have an associate’s degree, technical degree, or certificate in design, construction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of seven years of experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 3:Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and a minimum of five years of experience in HVAC&R design.
Option 4:Candidate must have a government-issued or government-recognized license as a professional engineer.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must agree to uphold and abide by ASHRAE Code of Ethics.
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 Program Candidate Guidebook
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Online Practice Exam
- High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) Related Resources
- Sample HBDP Exam Items
- Tips And Strategies For Certification Exam Preparation
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
PSI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the PSI website:
RECERTIFICATION
High-Performance Building Design Professional (HBDP)
Renewal Period: 3 years