How to Read T-24 CF1R Energy Reports for California Projects

Learn to Read Title 24 Reports Like a Pro and Confidently Coordinate Them with Single Family Architectural Drawings
What you'll learn
Navigate a Title 24 energy report with confidence and quickly identify the sections that directly impact architectural drawings.
Efficiently review and skim Title 24 reports to locate critical design Requirements such as glazing, insulation, equipment, and field verification measures.
Detect common mistakes, coordination conflicts, and mismatches between Title 24 reports and architectural plans before permit submittal or construction.
Increase your value inside architecture firms through compliance knowledge.
Communicate more effectively with energy consultants, clients, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
Learn how to use the report in the real world.
Requirements
Basic understanding of residential architectural drawings such as floor plans, elevations, sections, and schedules.
Familiarity with the design or permit process for single-family residential projects is helpful, but not required.
No prior knowledge of Title 24 calculations or energy modeling is required.
No special software is needed; students can apply the lessons using PDF Title 24 reports and standard construction drawings.
A willingness to improve coordination skills between architects, consultants, and contractors.
This course is beginner-friendly and designed for architects, designers, drafters, job captains, and project managers who want to confidently work with Title 24 reports.
Description
Title 24 energy reports are one of the most confusing parts of residential projects for designers. This course bridges the gap between architectural drawings and energy compliance by teaching you how to practically read, understand, and apply T-24 reports to real single-family projects.
Instead of focusing on complicated calculations or energy modeling software, this course is designed from the architect's perspective. Through real-world examples, field mistakes, coordination stories, and simplified explanations, you will learn how to quickly navigate Title 24 reports and identify the information that directly impacts your drawings, details, schedules, permitting, and construction coordination.
Throughout the course, we will explore topics such as
How to quickly navigate and skim a Title 24 report
Understanding special features tables and field verification Requirements
Glazing, SHGC, U-factor, and orientation strategies
Continuous insulation coordination and detailing conflicts
Roof, wall, slab, and envelope-related compliance Requirements
HVAC, IAQ fans, water heaters, and mechanical coordination
Common mistakes between Title 24 reports and construction drawings
Passive design strategies and how energy compliance can improve architectural design
Real-world coordination examples between architects, energy consultants, contractors, and clients
This course is ideal for architects, designers, job captains, project managers, drafters, plan checkers, and permit reviewers working on California single-family residential projects who want to confidently coordinate Title 24 Requirements with architectural design.
By the end of this course, students will feel more confident reviewing Title 24 reports, coordinating with consultants, reducing permit corrections, and making smarter design decisions early in the project process.
Who this course is for
Architects and residential designers in California who want to better understand how Title 24 reports impact their drawings and design decisions.
Job Captains and Project Managers who coordinate consultants, permits, and construction documents for single-family residential projects.
Drafters and CAD/Revit technicians who need to translate energy compliance Requirements into accurate plans, notes, and schedules.
Interior designers involved in residential remodels, additions, or new homes where energy compliance affects materials, glazing, and layouts.
Small firm owners and design professionals who want to reduce permit corrections, avoid field conflicts, and improve project efficiency.
Students and emerging professionals in CA seeking practical, real-world knowledge not typically taught in school.
Anyone working on California single-family residential projects who receives Title 24 reports and wants to understand them with confidence.
Plan checkers, permit reviewers, and code compliance staff who review drawings and need to efficiently identify coordination issues between Title 24 reports and submitted plans.
Homepage