Natureโs Marvels: Innovation in Natural Building Design
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Designing with Life: The Role of Biomimicry in Sustainable Development
As climate uncertainty, resource constraints, and system complexity continue to challenge conventional approaches to sustainability, designers and decision-makers are increasingly looking to nature for guidance. Designing with Life: The Role of Biomimicry in Sustainable Development introduces biomimicry as a practical, science-based framework for addressing these challenges by learning from how living systems function, adapt, and
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Winter Olympics, Climate, and the Built Environment: A Lifecycle Approach to Sustainability
The Olympic Games are more than global sporting eventsโthey are large-scaleinfrastructure programs that reshape cities, test public systems, and influence long-termdevelopment patterns. From early planning and construction to peak operations and post-Games legacy, mega-events generate significant environmental, economic, and social impacts. This course examines the sustainability dimensions of the Olympic lifecycle, with particularattention to Winter
Designing Cities as Living Systems: Biomimicry, Systems Thinking, and the Amsterdam City Doughnut
Cities operate as complex systems shaped by ecological limits, social needs, and economic pressures. This course explores how biomimicry and systems thinking inform urban decision-making through the Amsterdam City Doughnut case study, while also examining how LEED for Cities and Communities provides a measurable framework for jurisdiction-scale sustainability performance. As cities confront climate change, resource
So Cool: Fungi, Carbon, and the Built Environment
When we talk about climate change, the spotlight usually falls on solar panels, electric vehicles, wind turbines, and carbon capture technologies. Rarely do we talk about fungi. Yet beneath our feet, fungal networks are quietly doing something extraordinary: moving, storing, and stabilizing carbon in ways scientists are only beginning to fully understand. Fungi are among
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Carbon Credits Explained: Fundamentals of Emissions Trading, Offsets, and Market Dynamics
Carbon credits and carbon offsets are widely referenced in climate discussions, yet they remain poorly understood and often misunderstood. This course demystifies carbon credits by explaining how emissions trading systems and voluntary carbon markets function, why they were created, and what role they play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The course provides foundational carbon literacy
LEED v5 Project Implementation: The Future of High-Performance Buildings
The Next Evolution of Green Building is Here. LEED v5 Project Implementation: Master the Transition The transition from LEED v4 to LEED v5 is more than just a version updateโit is a fundamental shift in how we design, build, and operate. With a heavy focus on ultra-low carbon strategies and climate resilience, the implementation
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WELL Certification, WELL Ratings, and WELL at Scale Understanding Pathways for Health Across Buildings and Portfolios
The WELL ecosystem has expanded beyond a single certification model to include multiple Ratings and portfolio-scale pathways designed to support health, safety, equity, and well-being across diverse organizational contexts. This course clarifies the role of WELL Certification, explains the intent behind WELL Ratings, and introduces WELL at scale as a strategy for organizations managing multiple
Drinking Water Safety and Health in Schools
Access to safe, appealing drinking water is a fundamental component of healthy school environments. Because children spend a significant portion of their day at school, consistent access to clean water plays a critical role in supporting hydration, cognitive performance, and overall well-being. When adequate drinking water is not readily available, students may experience reduced concentration
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Equity in Schools: Working Towards Restorative Justice
In this session, Tracy Washington Enger (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) and Dr. Erika Eitland (Perkins& Will) will discuss the disproportionate impact of poor school building quality on low income and communities of color
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