Objectives[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will understand:
- The application of "Green Building" and its relation to current building practices, personal lifestyle and the environment
- Assessing properties, projects, and customers to develop appropriate structures
- The appropriateness of various green building techniques and materials
- Green sales and marketing
Goals[edit | edit source]
The following are some of the main goals for the Introduction to Green Building module.
Concepts[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will understand the following concepts (among others):
- Why build green homes?
- Building and construction evaluation, strategies, techniques and quality
- Customer needs and desires
- Appropriate application of methods and material
- Building material salvage and reuse
- Indoor air pollution
Vocabulary and units[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others):
- Green, Sustainable, Appropriate Technology, Local, Lifespan, Cradle to Cradle, Net zero, LCA, VOC, Built environment, Natural, Passive
Calculations[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others):
- Scaling
- Cost of materials
How to[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others):
- Analyze a site for solar potential, availability of material and integration
- Use passive principles in design
- Look at surrounding conditions to decide/determine approach to project
- Compare conventional and green building technique and materials
- Read construction plans
Field trips[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others):
