Green Building Concepts Foundations
1h 34mBeginner2018-05-04
Authors
Fulya Kocak
LEED Fellow and Vice President at Nareit
Course details
Green buildings offer a host of environmental and economic benefits while supporting the health and well-being of their occupants. In this practical course, discover how to design, build, and operate buildings from a green perspective. Instructor Fulya Kocak Gin begins by explaining what makes a building green. Fulya then goes over the different components of green buildings, discussing resource efficiency and the importance of location and site design. In addition, she covers notable green building rating systems and credentials, including the LEED rating system. Upon completing this course, you'll be equipped with key information that can help you decide which aspect of green buildings—and which certification types—to focus on based on your individual priorities.
Learning objectives
Defining green buildings and their benefits
Green building components and rating systems
How LEED certification works
BREEAM and Green Globes
Energy Star and Zero Energy buildings
WELL Building Standard and the Fitwel system
Attaining green building credentials
Learning objectives
Defining green buildings and their benefits
Green building components and rating systems
How LEED certification works
BREEAM and Green Globes
Energy Star and Zero Energy buildings
WELL Building Standard and the Fitwel system
Attaining green building credentials
Skills covered
Sustainable DesignFoundationsAEC
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - Increasing demand for sustainability
1. Introduction to Green Buildings
- 03 - Green building definition and concepts
- 04 - Two distinct costs of green building
- 05 - Understanding the triple bottom line
2. Components of Green Buildings
- 06 - Green building components
- 07 - Location and site design
- 08 - Resources
- 09 - Health and well-being
- 10 - Resilience
- 11 - Leadership and innovation
3. Introduction to Green Building Rating Systems
- 12 - Green building rating systems
4. Green Building Certifications Used Worldwide
- 13 - LEED certification
- 14 - BREEAM overview
- 15 - Green Globes overview
- 16 - Living building challenge
5. Energy Use for Buildings
- 17 - Energy Star for buildings
- 18 - Zero Energy Certification
6. Health and Well-Being of Building Occupants
- 19 - WELL Building Standard overview
- 20 - The Fitwel system
7. Professional Green Building Credentials
- 21 - Attaining green building credentials
Conclusion
- 22 - Next steps