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The strategies and technologies for green buildings and sustainable construction are presented in this course. Students will gain a working understanding of how to minimize the impacts of buildings on the environment through active learning projects, and will have the opportunity to participate in the analysis and design of an actual green building. This course will also help prepare students for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation exam, and will emphasize collaboration and interdisciplinary aspect of design and construction.

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1. Provide students with a working familiarity with the 5 main aspects of green buildings and the LEED rating system: site development, water conservation, energy and atmosphere, sustainable materials, and indoor air quality.
2. Expose students to state-of-the-art analysis tools for developing high performance facilitates.
3. Prepare students to be productive contributors to green building project teams through process knowledge and collaboration skills.
4. Provide students with experience in the design and application of a green technology on an actual construction project.

Strategies and Technologies for water conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and green building materials, integrated design management, delivery methods for green buildings, recycling and sustainable construction practices.

Topics will be addressed through case studies, field trips, and team activities.

2 class periods/week