Materials Science for Sustainable Building Systems
( 25 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Sustainable Building Systems
Overview of the importance of sustainable building practices, course objectives, and expected outcomes.

Module #2
Materials Science Fundamentals
Introduction to materials science, including material properties, classification, and selection criteria.

Module #3
Building Materials and Their Environmental Impact
Environmental impact of traditional building materials, including energy consumption, waste generation, and resource depletion.

Module #4
Sustainable Materials Selection Criteria
Introduction to sustainable materials selection criteria, including recyclability, reusability, and low embodied energy.

Module #5
Renewable Materials:Biomass and Bio-Based Materials
Overview of renewable biomass and bio-based materials, including wood, bamboo, and agricultural waste-based materials.

Module #6
Recycled Materials in Building Construction
Use of recycled materials in building construction, including recycled concrete aggregate, recycled glass, and recycled plastics.

Module #7
Energy Efficiency in Building Envelopes
Importance of energy efficiency in building envelopes, including insulation, windows, and cladding materials.

Module #8
Thermal Insulation Materials
Overview of thermal insulation materials, including fiberglass, cellulose, and spray foam insulation.

Module #9
Sustainable Roofing Systems
Sustainable roofing system options, including green roofs, cool roofs, and solar roofs.

Module #10
Water-Resistant Barriers and Weatherization
Importance of water-resistant barriers and weatherization in building envelopes, including materials and installation methods.

Module #11
Sustainable Wall Systems
Sustainable wall system options, including insulated concrete forms, structural insulated panels, and straw bale construction.

Module #12
Material Selection for Sustainable Flooring
Material selection criteria for sustainable flooring, including hardwood, bamboo, cork, and recycled materials.

Module #13
Indoor Air Quality and Material Selection
Importance of indoor air quality and material selection, including low-VOC paints, adhesives, and flooring materials.

Module #14
Acoustic Performance and Material Selection
Acoustic performance considerations and material selection for building interior spaces.

Module #15
Sustainable Building Certification Programs
Overview of sustainable building certification programs, including LEED, WELL, and Passive House.

Module #16
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for Building Materials
Introduction to life cycle assessment (LCA) for building materials, including environmental impact and cost-benefit analysis.

Module #17
Material Reuse and Recycling in Building Design
Strategies for material reuse and recycling in building design, including material salvage and deconstruction.

Module #18
Innovative and Emerging Sustainable Materials
Overview of innovative and emerging sustainable materials, including graphene, nanomaterials, and bioplastics.

Module #19
Material Science and Building Physics
Material science principles applied to building physics, including heat transfer, moisture dynamics, and daylighting.

Module #20
Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainable Design
Introduction to building information modeling (BIM) for sustainable design, including material tracking and optimization.

Module #21
Case Studies in Sustainable Building Design
Real-world case studies of sustainable building design, including materials selection, building performance, and occupant experience.

Module #22
Material Science and Building Codes
Overview of building codes and standards related to material selection and sustainable building design.

Module #23
Material Science and Building Maintenance
Importance of material science in building maintenance, including material degradation, replacement, and repair.

Module #24
Sustainable Building Systems and the Triple Bottom Line
The triple bottom line of sustainability (people, planet, profit) applied to building systems and material selection.

Module #25
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Materials Science for Sustainable Building Systems career

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Materials Science for Sustainable Building Systems ( 25 Modules )

Materials Science for Sustainable Building Systems
( 25 Modules )