Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Home Design Overview of the importance of sustainable design and its benefits for the environment and occupants
Module #2 Principles of Sustainable Design Exploring the fundamental principles of sustainable design, including reduce, reuse, recycle, and minimize waste
Module #3 Understanding Building Orientation and Layout How to optimize building orientation and layout for natural lighting, ventilation, and passive solar heating and cooling
Module #4 Natural Lighting and Daylighting Strategies Techniques for maximizing natural light and reducing artificial lighting needs
Module #5 Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Design principles for harnessing natural heat and cooling from the sun and earth
Module #6 Insulation and Building Envelope Strategies for creating a tight, well-insulated building envelope for energy efficiency
Module #7 Sustainable Building Materials Introduction to sustainable building materials, including recycled, reused, and locally sourced options
Module #8 Water Conservation Strategies Design principles for reducing water consumption, including low-flow fixtures and greywater reuse
Module #9 Rainwater Harvesting and Management Designing rainwater harvesting systems for irrigation, toilet flushing, and other non-potable uses
Module #10 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Strategies for maintaining healthy indoor air quality through natural ventilation and air filtration systems
Module #11 Energy-Efficient Systems and Appliances Overview of energy-efficient HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances for sustainable homes
Module #12 Renewable Energy Systems Introduction to on-site renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy
Module #13 Waste Reduction and Management Strategies for reducing, reusing, and recycling waste in the home, including composting and recycling facilities
Module #14 Sustainable Landscaping and Outdoor Spaces Design principles for sustainable landscaping, including rain gardens, greywater irrigation, and native plant species
Module #15 Indoor Space Planning and Furniture Design Designing interior spaces and selecting furniture for sustainability, comfort, and functionality
Module #16 Acoustics and Sound Design Designing homes for optimal acoustics, including soundproofing and noise reduction strategies
Module #17 Sustainable Home Maintenance and Operations Best practices for maintaining and operating sustainable homes, including maintenance schedules and troubleshooting tips
Module #18 Sustainable Home Retrofits and Renovations Strategies for retrofitting and renovating existing homes for sustainability, including energy efficiency upgrades and material selection
Module #19 Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Sustainable Design Using BIM software to design and analyze sustainable buildings, including energy efficiency and material optimization
Module #20 Sustainable Home Design for Resilience and Disaster Resistance Designing homes to withstand natural disasters, including hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods
Module #21 Green Building Certifications and Ratings Overview of popular green building certifications, including LEED, Passive House, and Net Zero Energy
Module #22 Sustainable Home Design for Affordable Housing Design principles for affordable sustainable homes, including modular construction and community land trusts
Module #23 Sustainable Home Design for Accessibility and Universal Design Designing homes for accessibility and universal design, including age-in-place and adaptive reuse strategies
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Home Design career
