Sustainability Management

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to sustainable building science, methods and challenges for technicians and entry level managers. The course focuses on resources, alternative products and methods, and cradle-to-cradle approaches to buildings and their functions. Career skills development, investigation of preparation for certifications from ASHRAE, RESNET, BPI, LEED, GBI and other organizations, and opportunities to utilize thermal imaging, weatherization and tools to conduct a home or business energy audit. Emphasis is on whole structure and systems approaches to managing sustainability in the built environment.