[A] GREEN BUILDING TRAINING

CERTIFICATE COURSE in GREEN BUILDINGS that is specially crafted to enhance knowledge and skills in the area of green buildings and sustainability.

The Course will provide an introduction to Green Buildings including principles, parameters and approaches in design as well as an overview of Green Building Rating Systems.

Benefit

·         To understand the concept of green buildings

·         To understand the parameters, criteria and benchmarks

·         To understand the standards and ratings of green buildings Topics

·         Introduction to green buildings

·         Site selection and planning

·         Water conservation

·         Energy efficiency

·         Building materials and resources

·         Indoor environment quality

·         International standards & voluntary ratings

·         Systems – LEED, IGBC

·         Case studies

[B] LEED / IGBC-AP EXAM PREPARATORY TRAINING

 The Course will help the Students who are interested in becoming  IGBC-AP, Green Associates or LEED Accredited Professionals including architects & Engineers

 ·         Introduction to IGBC, USGBC & GBCI

·         Overview of IGBC-AP / Green Associate Exam and study tips

·         LEED / IGBC New Construction Rating System

·         LEED / IGBC Core Concepts

·         Location and Transportation

·         Sustainable Sites

·         Water use reduction and Water Efficient Landscape Design

·         Optimized Energy and Atmosphere

·         Green Materials and Resources

·         Enhanced Indoor Environments

·         Innovation and Design