Module #1 Introduction to Eco-Friendly Building Overview of the importance of sustainable building practices and the benefits of eco-friendly building techniques.
Module #2 Understanding Sustainable Materials Exploring the characteristics and benefits of sustainable materials, including recycled, reclaimed, and low-VOC materials.
Module #3 Energy Efficiency in Building Design Principles and strategies for designing energy-efficient buildings, including passive solar design and building orientation.
Module #4 Insulation and Weatherization Best practices for insulating and weatherizing buildings to minimize heat loss and gain.
Module #5 Green Roofing and Walls Designing and installing green roofs and walls, including benefits and challenges.
Module #6 Water Conservation in Buildings Strategies for reducing water consumption in buildings, including low-flow fixtures and greywater reuse.
Module #7 Renewable Energy Systems Overview of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
Module #8 Building Passive Houses Designing and building passive houses, including the principles and benefits of passive house certification.
Module #9 Sustainable Site Planning Strategies for sustainable site planning, including reducing stormwater runoff and preserving natural habitats.
Module #10 Recycled and Reclaimed Materials Using recycled and reclaimed materials in building construction, including sourcing and specifying materials.
Module #11 Sustainable Flooring Options Exploring sustainable flooring options, including bamboo, cork, and reclaimed wood.
Module #12 Low-VOC Paints and Finishes Understanding the importance of low-VOC paints and finishes, and specifying eco-friendly options.
Module #13 Designing for Natural Lighting Techniques for maximizing natural lighting in buildings, including skylights and clerestory windows.
Module #14 Ventilation and Air Quality Designing for natural ventilation and maintaining good indoor air quality, including the use of heat recovery ventilation systems.
Module #15 Eco-Friendly Cabinetry and Furniture Sourcing and specifying eco-friendly cabinetry and furniture, including locally sourced and sustainably harvested materials.
Module #16 Waste Reduction and Management Strategies for reducing and managing waste on construction sites, including recycling and composting.
Module #17 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainability Using BIM to optimize building design and performance, including energy efficiency and material selection.
Module #18 LEED and Green Building Certification Overview of LEED and other green building certification programs, including the benefits and process of certification.
Module #19 Sustainable Building Codes and Regulations Understanding and complying with sustainable building codes and regulations, including local and national initiatives.
Module #20 Case Studies in Eco-Friendly Building Real-world examples of successful eco-friendly building projects, including lessons learned and best practices.
Module #21 Eco-Friendly Building for Resilience Designing and building for resilience, including strategies for natural disaster resistance and climate change adaptation.
Module #22 Material Selection for Moisture Management Selecting materials and designing for moisture management, including strategies for preventing mold and mildew.
Module #23 Embodied Energy andCarbon Footprint Understanding and reducing embodied energy and carbon footprint in building materials and construction.
Module #24 Indoor Air Quality and Health Designing for healthy indoor air quality, including strategies for reducing pollutants and improving ventilation.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Eco-Friendly Building Techniques career
