| Length | Under 3 weeks |
| Price | £157 |
| Subject | Architecture |
| Level | Beginner |
| Languages | English |
| Video Transcripts | English |
This course is designed for those interested to learn the basics of sustainable building design and construction together with understanding the requirements and knowledge required in LEED. LEED is a green building certification program and the globally recognised standard for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings and neighbourhoods. Sustainability is far broader than recycling or installing solar panels. This course is designed to give you a broad understanding of the holistic approach taken by LEED to contribute to the triple bottom line - people, planet, profit.
What you'll learn
- You will understand the different terms, definitions and requirements
- You will go prepared to a job that requires knowledge in LEED and sustainability
- You will learn from an experienced sustainability consultant and educator
Course syllabus
Section 1 - Introduction
- Introduction
- Integrative Process
- Integrative Project Planning And Design
Section 2 - Location And Transportation
- Location And Transportation Overview
- Neighborhood Development
- Sensitive Land
- High Priority Site
- Surrounding Diversity And Diverse Uses
- Access To Quality Transit
- Bicycle Facilities
- Reduced Parking Lot Footprint
- Green Vehicles
Section 3 - Sustainable Sites
- Sustainable Sites Overview
- Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Restore Or Protect Habitat
- Open Space
- Rainwater Management
- Heat Island Reduction
- Light Pollution Reduction
- Site Master Plan
- Tenant Design And Construction Guidelines
- Places Of Respite
- Direct Exterior Access
- Joint Use Facilities
Section 4 - Water Efficiency
- Water Efficiency Overview
- Outdoor Water Use
- Indoor Water Use
- Building Water Metering
- Credit Outdoor Water Use
- Indoor Water Use Reduction
- Cooling Tower Water Use
- Building Lever Water Metering
Section 5 - Energy And Atmosphere
- Energy And Atmosphere Overview
- Fundamental Commissioning And Verification
- Minimum Energy Performance
- Building Level Energy Metering
- Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- Enhanced Commissioning
- Optimise Energy Performance
- Advance Energy Metering
- Demand Response
- Renewable Energy Production
- Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- Green Power And Carbon Offsets
Section 6 - Materials And Resources
- Materials And Resources Overview
- Storage And Collection Of Recyclables
- Construction And Demolition Waste Management Planning
- Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxic Or PBT Source Reduction – Mercury
- Building Life-Cycle Impact Reduction
- BPDO – Environmental Product Declarations
- BPDO – Sourcing Of Raw Materials
- BPDO – Material Ingredients
- PBT Source Reduction – Mercury Credit
- PBT Source Reduction – Lead, Cadmium, Copper
- Furniture And Medical Furnishings
- Design For Flexibility
- Construction And Demolition Waste Management
Section 7 - Indoor Environmental Quality
- Indoor Environmental Quality Overview
- Minimum Air Quality Performance
- Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control
- Minimum Acoustic Performance
- Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategy
- Low-Emitting Materials
- Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
- Indoor Air Quality Assessment
- Thermal Comfort
- Interior Lighting
- Daylight
- Quality Views
- Acoustic Performance
Section 8 - Innovation
- Innovation Credit
- Accredited Professional
Section 9 - Regional Priority
- Regional Priority Overview
- Regional Priority Credit
Section 10 - Completion
- Completion