Join us for an inspiring journey as we explore real-world examples of LEED certified projects that are reshaping our built environment and combating climate change. Through a series of captivating case studies, you'll discover how innovative strategies are dramatically reducing energy and water consumption, creating heal...
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122 Online Courses
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Sustainable kitchen design encompasses environmental, health, and social considerations. In this course, we explore innovative approaches that prioritize energy efficiency, the use of healthy materials, and the enhancement of overall well-being. As the demand for eco-friendly living spaces continues to rise, design profe...
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A century ago, everyone could look up and see a spectacular starry night sky. Now, millions of people across the planet will never experience the majestic night sky where they live. The widespread use of artificial light at night is not only impairing our view of the universe, it negatively affects our environment, our s...
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Embodied carbon is the hidden impact embedded within construction materials and products and contributes significantly to our carbon footprint. By understanding the implications of your specification decisions, you possess the key to not only reducing embodied carbon, but also creating resilient and environmentally consc...
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Is Phoenix on the brink of a desert apocalypse, where relentless heat, dwindling water supplies, and raging wildfires could transform this vibrant city into an uninhabitable wasteland? Explore the critical intersection of climate change, urban design, and sustainability in this course focused on the future of desert metr...
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What if the smallest intervention could transform an entire neighborhood? What if the spaces we design carry hidden psychological and cultural messages that either empower or exclude? This course takes you beyond traditional sustainability metrics to explore five theories that are reshaping how we think about responsible...
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In a world of escalating environmental crises and competing priorities, where does a design professional find the clarity and courage to champion truly sustainable solutions? The answer might be 2,300 years old. This course bridges ancient Stoic philosophy with contemporary sustainable design practice, offering a powerfu...
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Ready to revolutionize your design practice by partnering with the most powerful force in the universe? This dynamic course reveals how entropy—the same principle that governs stars, storms, and ecosystems—has been quietly shaping architecture's most beloved and resilient buildings for decades. Through engaging case stud...
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In this course we describe how project teams can use Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for LEED v4.1 projects. Our team describes the environmental impacts referenced in EPDs and how these impacts may affect the planet and its inhabitants. We discuss how EPDs can contribute to the LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M ra...
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The choices we make when specifying building materials can have significant effects on the planet and human health. The world is facing cataclysmic issues such as climate destabilization, pollution, biodiversity loss, deforestation, and greenhouse gases. Construction produces vast volumes of waste and consumes colossal a...
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