Introduction The purpose of this course is to give the student an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high performance green buildings. We will look at the US Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in some detail. Sustainability evaluation systems will be reviewed. This course will focus on LEED-NC (new construction) requirements. Learning objectives: By the end of this class you should: Understand the concept of high performance green buildings and sustainablity. Become familiar with the vocabulary associated with green buildings.. Understand the physical limitations of the materials we are studying. Become familiar with USGBC's LEED-NC suite of standards. Know about the charrette process and the design process for high-performance buildings. Understand the concepts of sustainable landscapes and high-performance building energy design. Learn about the selection of mechanical and electrical lighting systems.. Learn about green building water supply and waste water supply strategies. Become familiar with the issues in selecting green building materials. Become familiar with indoor environmental quality factors. Learn how to reduce the ecological footprint of construction operations. Become familiar with green building commissioning.

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