Sustainable Construction/LEED Certification

Catalog description

Fundamentals of major components of sustainable design and construction, including energy, health care facilities, cultural and natural resources, and other environmental and economic issues of sustainable built environments. Importance of a collaborative team effort with owner, developers, architects, engineers, and constructors will be integrated into the course. Issues impacting schedule and budgets of sustainable construction projects will be analyzed. Prepares student for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification Exam. Prerequisites: None.