Getting started with GBRI
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Climate Change
0. General Audience
Architecture and Carbon: The Odd Couple Destined for Partnership
Ever wonder about the odd couple, Architecture and Carbon, and how they interact with each other online and offline? Are they compatible with each other? Will the current carbon emissions trend overhaul their relationship and is their relationship sustainable? Find these answers and more in this in-depth article.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Climate Change & You – Let’s Get the Basics Right
This is a quick refresher course on the basics of Climate Change
- Audio Visual
Accelerating Building Decarbonization:Where Are We & How Will We Reach Our Goals?
We discuss key government initiatives as it relates to decarbonizing building and also explore DOE’s Better Energy, Emissions, and Equity (E3) initiative.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Climate Change Not My Problem (But Whose Is It?)
In this article, we take a look back at the historical signs of climate change, from CO2 levels and rising temperatures to sea level rise and melting sea ice.
How The Government Is Revitalizing Energy Communities And Tackling The Climate Crisis – Is It Enough?
With over $37 billion in immediately available funding, the Working Group has a chance to make a huge impact on the lives of people in priority communities as well as our environment. One question remains – are we doing enough to fight climate change?
Climate Justice – A Multigenerational Global Civil Rights Issue
In this article, we dig deep into the climate justice movement, uncovering the priorities it aims to assert, as well as examples of climate injustice and the activists who are fighting to stop them.
Capturing Carbon From The Air Might Solve The Climate Crisis
 Read on to find out how Direct air capture, or DAC works, what the benefits and draw
Holy Cow: Could Cultivated Meat Aid Our Climate Change Issue
Could all the meat companies replace the need for meat and fight climate change? Read on to find out.
Oceans In Crisis: The Importance Of Taking Action
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Our oceans are a vast and crucial part of Earth’s ecosystem, but they are not infinite.
Oceans In Crisis: The Blame Game
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Learn more about the controversy behind oceanic preservation and the blame game it has created under part 2 of this series.
Oceans In Crisis: A Focus On The Sustainability Status Of Our Oceans
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Our oceans are a vast and crucial part of Earth’s ecosystem, but they are not infinite.
Case studies
1. School Students (K-12)
Mahindra World City in Chennai, India: A Green Building Case Study
Winner of numerous sustainability awards, Mahindra World City in Chennai, is India’s first and one of the largest integrated business city with an operational Special Economic Zone. Join us as we explore this self-supporting urban eco-system “Mahindra World City” certified under the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) Green Townships rating system.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Mit.Nano Massachusetts Institute Of Technology -An AIA COTE TOP 10 Case Study
Learn about MIT’s one of the largest commitments to research and sustainability through MIT.nano – a 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award recipient!
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
CIVITAS – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about how Civitas successfully makes high-design and high-performance houses a reality.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Lafayette College Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.
Ryerson University Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
This course discuss the various sustainable measures and standards used to review the green building project, let’s credit everyone involved.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Rainier Beach Clinic -An AIA Top 10 Case Study
The Rainier Beach Clinic leverages biophilic design strategies, distraction therapy for pain management, evidence-based practice for innovation, and biomorphic design strategies to boost patient health, wellness and lower morbidity and mortality rates. Check out this extensive case study to learn more about the project!
- Flipbook Article
- .5 CE
- General
Georgia Tech Engineered Biosystem Building (EBB) – A Case Study
Join us as we explore EBB using AIA’s COTE measures of sustainable design.
North Transfer Station – A Case Study
Designed by Mahlum Architects and built by Lydig Construction, this project clearly demonstrates the immediate positive impact of good design. Join our audio-visual tour as we explore this sustainability project.
Milken Institute School of Public Health – A Case Study
As part of our case study series to educate and grow in our attempts to make the world a greener home for all of us, we’ve compiled this list of 100 stunning and innovative green building projects.
Articles
2. College Students and Recent Graduates
The World’s Fair in Dubai: Iconic Buildings and Structures
Part 2 of the Dubai Expo series includes some of the iconic buildings and structures at the World’s Fair in Dubai including the entry portal made from Carbon-fiber ribbon, formed from thousands of ultra-thin carbon fibers, and the Al Wasl Dome with a 360-degree projection surface.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
The World’s Fair In Dubai: Connecting Minds And Creating The Future Through Sustainability, Mobility, And Opportunity
More than a century-and-a-half of World Expos have displayed life-changing inventions and cultural treasures. The World’s Fair in Dubai shows the possibilities of the technology that can change the way we live to a safer better future. Join us as GBRI International Sustainability Program (ISP) – graduate and Sustainability Ambassador Nandana Sobhanan explores the world’s fair in Dubai with her friend Anagha Ajith
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Mit.Nano Massachusetts Institute Of Technology -An AIA COTE TOP 10 Case Study
Learn about MIT’s one of the largest commitments to research and sustainability through MIT.nano – a 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award recipient!
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
CIVITAS – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about how Civitas successfully makes high-design and high-performance houses a reality.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Lafayette College Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Architecture and Carbon: The Odd Couple Destined for Partnership
Ever wonder about the odd couple, Architecture and Carbon, and how they interact with each other online and offline? Are they compatible with each other? Will the current carbon emissions trend overhaul their relationship and is their relationship sustainable? Find these answers and more in this in-depth article.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
Accelerating Building Decarbonization:Where Are We & How Will We Reach Our Goals?
We discuss key government initiatives as it relates to decarbonizing building and also explore DOE’s Better Energy, Emissions, and Equity (E3) initiative.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.
Ryerson University Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
This course discuss the various sustainable measures and standards used to review the green building project, let’s credit everyone involved.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Rainier Beach Clinic -An AIA Top 10 Case Study
The Rainier Beach Clinic leverages biophilic design strategies, distraction therapy for pain management, evidence-based practice for innovation, and biomorphic design strategies to boost patient health, wellness and lower morbidity and mortality rates. Check out this extensive case study to learn more about the project!
- Flipbook Article
- .5 CE
- General
Climate Change Not My Problem (But Whose Is It?)
In this article, we take a look back at the historical signs of climate change, from CO2 levels and rising temperatures to sea level rise and melting sea ice.
Project Controls
3. Educators (Teachers and Faculty)
Planning, Scheduling and Sustainability: Getting Started & Landing Opportunities
Planning, Scheduling and Sustainability: Getting Started & Landing Opportunities
10 myths and facts of cost estimation in Latin America’s Megaprojects
Sustainability
4. Green Building Professionals Seeking CE Hours (LEED, WELL and AIA)
Mahindra World City in Chennai, India: A Green Building Case Study
Winner of numerous sustainability awards, Mahindra World City in Chennai, is India’s first and one of the largest integrated business city with an operational Special Economic Zone. Join us as we explore this self-supporting urban eco-system “Mahindra World City” certified under the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) Green Townships rating system.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
The World’s Fair in Dubai: Iconic Buildings and Structures
Part 2 of the Dubai Expo series includes some of the iconic buildings and structures at the World’s Fair in Dubai including the entry portal made from Carbon-fiber ribbon, formed from thousands of ultra-thin carbon fibers, and the Al Wasl Dome with a 360-degree projection surface.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
The World’s Fair In Dubai: Connecting Minds And Creating The Future Through Sustainability, Mobility, And Opportunity
More than a century-and-a-half of World Expos have displayed life-changing inventions and cultural treasures. The World’s Fair in Dubai shows the possibilities of the technology that can change the way we live to a safer better future. Join us as GBRI International Sustainability Program (ISP) – graduate and Sustainability Ambassador Nandana Sobhanan explores the world’s fair in Dubai with her friend Anagha Ajith
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Mit.Nano Massachusetts Institute Of Technology -An AIA COTE TOP 10 Case Study
Learn about MIT’s one of the largest commitments to research and sustainability through MIT.nano – a 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award recipient!
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
CIVITAS – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about how Civitas successfully makes high-design and high-performance houses a reality.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Lafayette College Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Architecture and Carbon: The Odd Couple Destined for Partnership
Ever wonder about the odd couple, Architecture and Carbon, and how they interact with each other online and offline? Are they compatible with each other? Will the current carbon emissions trend overhaul their relationship and is their relationship sustainable? Find these answers and more in this in-depth article.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!
Climate Change & You – Let’s Get the Basics Right
This is a quick refresher course on the basics of Climate Change
- Audio Visual
Accelerating Building Decarbonization:Where Are We & How Will We Reach Our Goals?
We discuss key government initiatives as it relates to decarbonizing building and also explore DOE’s Better Energy, Emissions, and Equity (E3) initiative.
- Flipbook Article
- .5CE
- General
University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.