BID-894 — Green Bldg Materials & Pro
This course provides a fundamental understanding of what makes a product green and the importance of choosing appropriate materials for a building project. Participants will discover the short and long term environmental impacts and human health risks associated with the production and use of conventional building materials and how to choose green alternatives. The course will define the characteristics of sustainable materials, environmental, economic, and aesthetic benefits, selection and analysis techniques, construction waste management, regional and renewable resources, natural building materials, and certified wood options. We'll explore green washing, product claims, as well as national standards and certifications that help a builder and consumer identify green products. This course will be useful to homeowners and design and construction professionals to make the best-possible environmental choices when retrofitting, designing and constructing a high performance building. Course content will be addressed from both residential and commercial perspectives.