Module #1 Introduction to Green Building and Architecture Overview of the importance of sustainable design and green building principles
Module #2 Environmental Impact of Buildings Understanding the environmental footprint of buildings and the role of architecture in mitigating climate change
Module #3 Benefits of Green Building Economic, social, and environmental benefits of green building and architecture
Module #4 Green Building Rating Systems Overview of popular green building rating systems such as LEED, WELL, and Passive House
Module #5 Site Selection and Planning Strategies for selecting and planning a building site to minimize environmental impact
Module #6 Building Orientation and Layout Optimizing building orientation and layout for natural light, ventilation, and energy efficiency
Module #7 Building Envelope and Materials Selecting and specifying sustainable building materials and optimizing the building envelope for energy efficiency
Module #8 Insulation and Thermal Mass Understanding the role of insulation and thermal mass in building energy efficiency
Module #9 Renewable Energy Systems Overview of renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy
Module #10 Water Efficiency and Management Strategies for reducing water consumption and managing water resources in buildings
Module #11 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Designing for good indoor air quality and natural ventilation
Module #12 Lighting Design and Daylighting Designing lighting systems that minimize energy consumption and maximize daylighting
Module #13 Acoustics and Noise Reduction Designing for good acoustics and noise reduction in buildings
Module #14 Waste Management and Reduction Strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste in building construction and operation
Module #15 Commissioning and Testing The importance of commissioning and testing building systems to ensure energy efficiency and performance
Module #16 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Strategies for operating and maintaining green buildings to ensure ongoing performance and efficiency
Module #17 Case Studies in Green Building Real-world examples of successful green building projects and lessons learned
Module #18 Policies and Incentives for Green Building Overview of policies and incentives that support green building and architecture
Module #19 Green Building for Urban Planning and Development The role of green building in urban planning and development, and strategies for creating sustainable cities
Module #20 Green Building for Existing Buildings Strategies for retrofitting and renovating existing buildings to improve energy efficiency and sustainability
Module #21 Green Building for Residential Design Designing sustainable and energy-efficient residential buildings
Module #22 Green Building for Commercial and Office Design Designing sustainable and energy-efficient commercial and office buildings
Module #23 Green Building for Education and Healthcare Designing sustainable and energy-efficient buildings for education and healthcare
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Green Building and Architecture career
