This course is designed to help builders looking to stay ahead in the evolving world of sustainable construction. You will explore the changes in the LEED Rating System and how these updates can directly improve the health and well-being of people and communities. Learn how the integrative design process can guide your planning from the very beginning stages of a LEED-certified home, ensuring that sustainability is built in from the ground up. The course will also dive into practical strategies to minimize environmental impact on ecosystems and water resources—critical considerations for any new build. You'll have the knowledge and tools to apply these concepts to your residential construction projects, helping you build more sustainable.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore the changes in the LEED Rating System and how these updates
- improve the health and well-being of people and communities.
- Understand the integrative design process and its role in guiding the planning stages of a LEED-certified home.
- Learn practical strategies to minimize the environmental impact of construction on ecosystems and water resources.
- Gain the knowledge and tools to apply sustainable construction concepts to residential projects.
- Develop the ability to incorporate sustainability into the early stages of planning and building a LEED-certified home.