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Berkeley Global
Whether you are a design, construction or real estate professional; a building owner; or want to learn the fundamental concepts of green building, explore key concepts of the LEED Green Associate credential from the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). Examine case studies of LEED-certified building projects, concepts of integrated design, third-party verification and the LEED administration process.
Course Outline
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Course Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and fundamental strategies in LEED
- Understand the relationships and synergies between LEED credits
- Be able to explain the function of the integrated design approach
- Identify and explain the major policies and regulations that govern green building
- Be able to describe the LEED project certification process and identify the resources available to project teams
What You'll Learn
- Project site factors
- Water management
- Project systems and energy impacts
- Acquisition, installation and management of project materials
- Improvements to the indoor environment
- Stakeholder involvement in innovation
- Project surroundings and public outreach
- Primary and ancillary references
- Case studies of LEED certified building projects
- Concepts of integrated design
- Project team approach
- LEED champions
- Third-party verification
- LEED administration process
How You'll Learn
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Online resources
- Group analysis of material
- Group discussion
- Group creation and presentation of case studies
- Quizzes
- Homework
- Final exam
Is This Course Right for You?
This course is intended for design, construction and real estate professionals in the commercial building industry; product manufacturers; local code officials; building owners; and students seeking information and expertise in green building.
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Summer enrollment opens on March 21!