Green Building Materials: An Introduction

Duration: 2hrs

Growing concern over the future of our planet makes Green Building Materials: An Introduction a must for any professional in the AEC industry.

This 2-hour interactive online course advocates the environmental benefits of green building materials by introducing you to the positive effects of building with environmentally friendly products, made especially with the future in mind.

Participants will learn about green building materials and why they are important not only to the environment but also to humans because they prevent future health problems caused so often by toxic chemicals. Participants will also learn about the economic benefits, common misconceptions, consumer demand, professional responsibilities, and the “look” of green material.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define the concept of green building and sustainability.
• Discuss the environmental, health, and economic benefits of green building materials.
• Discuss perceptions and misconceptions involved in the concept of green building
  Discuss legislative efforts addressing waste, recycling, and sustainable green design.
• Discuss the costs associated with sourcing green building materials.
• Explain the professional responsibilities concerning green building materials.
• Describe the expected appearance and performance of the finished product using green building material