Module #1 Introduction to Green Building Overview of the importance of sustainable building practices and the benefits of green building
Module #2 Green Building Rating Systems Understanding LEED, WELL, and other green building certification systems
Module #3 Sustainable Site Selection and Planning Factors to consider when selecting a building site, including environmental impact and community engagement
Module #4 Building Orientation and Layout Optimizing building orientation and layout for natural lighting, heating, and cooling
Module #5 Energy Efficiency Fundamentals Understanding energy efficiency principles and strategies for reducing energy consumption
Module #6 Building Envelope and Insulation Designing and specifying high-performance building envelopes and insulation systems
Module #7 Windows and Daylighting Selecting and specifying high-performance windows and designing for daylighting
Module #8 HVAC Systems and Renewable Energy Designing and specifying high-efficiency HVAC systems and integrating renewable energy sources
Module #9 Water Conservation Strategies Designing and specifying water-efficient plumbing fixtures and greywater reuse systems
Module #10 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Designing and specifying ventilation systems to improve indoor air quality
Module #11 Sustainable Materials and Resources Selecting and specifying sustainable materials, reducing waste, and optimizing material reuse
Module #12 Interior Design and Finishing Selecting and specifying sustainable interior design and finishing materials
Module #13 Water Efficiency in Landscaping Designing and specifying water-efficient landscaping and irrigation systems
Module #14 Stormwater Management Designing and specifying stormwater management systems to reduce runoff and pollution
Module #15 Waste Management and Recycling Implementing waste reduction, recycling, and composting strategies during construction and operation
Module #16 Commissioning and Testing Ensuring that building systems are installed and functioning as intended through commissioning and testing
Module #17 Building Operations and Maintenance Optimizing building operations and maintenance to ensure long-term sustainability
Module #18 Indoor Environmental Quality Designing and specifying strategies to improve indoor environmental quality, including air, water, and acoustics
Module #19 Resilience and Adaptation Designing buildings to withstand and adapt to natural disasters and climate change
Module #20 Green Infrastructure and Urban Ecology Integrating green infrastructure and urban ecology principles into building design and development
Module #21 Community Engagement and Education Engaging with stakeholders and educating building occupants and users about green building features and benefits
Module #22 Cost-Benefit Analysis and ROI Conducting cost-benefit analyses and evaluating the return on investment for green building strategies
Module #23 Policies and Incentives Understanding local, national, and international policies and incentives that support green building practices
Module #24 Case Studies and Success Stories Real-world examples of successful green building projects and lessons learned
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Green Building Techniques career
