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Sustainability Around the World: Is the World Becoming Flatter?

Discover the global landscape of sustainability in our enlightening article course, “Sustainability Around the World: Is the World Becoming Flatter?” Delve into regional and country-specific initiatives that shape sustainable building practices and contribute to broader global sustainability goals. Explore the evolving definition of sustainability, encompassing social equity, ethical practices, and cultural preservation, and learn how […]

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Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions fo Green Buildings

Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions for Green Buildings

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We will go on to explore energy efficient strategies, technologies, and processes applicable for projects. LEED documentation requirements are discussed, and the course concludes with case studies that will demonstrate the concepts introduced.

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Energy Star for Green Buildings

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Economics of Green Building

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The course will highlight where the costs for green building come in, and where projects can find savings from green interventions.

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Daylighting For Green Buildings

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This course identifies and analyzes natural lighting or daylighting as a sustainable design and practice option for green building projects (Building Design and Construction, Operations & Maintenance).

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AIA COTE Top 10: Step Inside the 10 Best Green Buildings of 2015

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Learn about AIA COTE and how the COTE criteria are utilized to evaluate green building projects. Walk through each of the projects to understand some of the strategies employed to achieve the sustainability goals set out for each building.

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Green Schools II: Costs, Benefits, & Challenges

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This is the second course in a two-part series by GBRI senior research associate Craig Schiller, which explores green educational facilities in-depth.

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The Journey of Your Waste: Is it Sustainable?

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In this article, we will look at different types of waste we produce and analyze the processes currently employed to process it. We will analyze and learn from waste management practices employed by companies like Walmart and Microsoft, countries like Sweden, and an individual like Bea Johnson.

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14 Things You Need to Know About Energy Modeling

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This course also reviews what you can expect is terms of savings and how energy models may help you get your building LEED certified.

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Step Inside the Top 10 Green Buildings of 2016: AIA COTE Top 10 – Projects 5 and 6

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For this course, we will explore project 5: J. Craig Venter Institute, La Jolla, California and project 6: Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, Berkeley, California.

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Energy-Efficient Lighting Solutions for Green Buildings

Energy Star for Green Buildings

Economics of Green Building

Daylighting For Green Buildings

AIA COTE Top 10: Step Inside the 10 Best Green Buildings of 2015

Green Schools II: Costs, Benefits, & Challenges

The Journey of Your Waste: Is it Sustainable?

14 Things You Need to Know About Energy Modeling

Step Inside the Top 10 Green Buildings of 2016: AIA COTE Top 10 – Projects 5 and 6

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