Green Design: Introduction to Sustainable Design Materials and Resources (Based on LEED v4)

This course provides an introduction to the study of those materials and techniques that are both ecologically efficient and ecologically effective. After completing the course, you should have an understanding of: Characteristics of sustainable materials. The concepts of life cycle, embodied energy, and embodied carbon are introduced. The benefits of using sustainable materials. Environmental, economic, social, cultural, and aesthetic opportunities are discussed. Selecting a sustainable material selected. Techniques, databases, and organizations are introduced. Using sustainable materials. design for building and material reuse, construction waste management, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Materials and Resources (MR) credits are discussed.