Green Building Concepts Foundations

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Free Online Course: Green Building Concepts Foundations provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Green Building Concepts Foundations is taught by Fulya Kocak Gin.

Overview
  • Discover how to design, build, operate, and certify green buildings.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • Increasing demand for sustainability
    1. Introduction to Green Buildings
    • Green building definition and concepts
    • Two distinct costs of green building
    • Understanding the triple bottom line
    2. Components of Green Buildings
    • Green building components
    • Location and site design
    • Resources
    • Health and well-being
    • Resilience
    • Leadership and innovation
    3. Introduction to Green Building Rating Systems
    • Green building rating systems
    4. Green Building Certifications Used Worldwide
    • LEED certification
    • BREEAM overview
    • Green Globes overview
    • Living building challenge
    5. Energy Use for Buildings
    • Energy Star for buildings
    • Zero Energy Certification
    6. Health and Well-Being of Building Occupants
    • WELL Building Standard overview
    • The Fitwel system
    7. Professional Green Building Credentials
    • Attaining green building credentials
    Conclusion
    • Next steps