Green Building Fundamentals A Concise Summary of Leed(R) Building Certification and Professional Accreditation Systems

This book contains synopsis for ten course modules presented for the ENVR 10032 full time course at Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON, Canada. The Green Building Fundamentals Course introduces new students to the world of green building design and construction. It teaches fundamentals, factors, guidelines and solutions already widely available today. Specifically designed for the new generation that grew up digital, the Green Building Fundamentals course is delivered via websites, apps, workshops, web surfing, blogging, forums and varied online study components. Modern delivery tools guide students through a digital maze of currently used building industry rating and certification systems. Green project research and presentations are developed via online research and case studies. The course prepares interested students, and professionals, for the LEED Green Associate Examination with the Green Building Certification Institute - GBCI, the first step to LEED Accredited Professional Education.