ENVS 127 - Sustainable Building Fundamentals

Course Description
This course introduces you to the environmental legal and ethical requirements as they relate to sustainable building and construction. The course will focus on green building project management, certification programs, compliance standards and the impact of ‘green’ on your project timeline, cost, and the client.

You will be introduced to green building features that address energy efficiency, building science, and environmental concerns related to the construction industry. This course helps builders recognize and evaluate economic, social and environmental impacts of sustainable development.

Topics covered are:

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) environmental rating compliance program for new construction and existing buildings
Site assessment/environmental considerations
How to source, outline and rate properties of a green building product specification
Evaluation of Environmental New Construction Management Plan

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Distance Fee
699
International Distance Fee
699
Registration Statement
To view course dates and times choose the Non-Credit 2019-2020 term.