Professional Certificate Sustainable Design for Wellness

• Sustainable Design Principles – An introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles of sustainable design, including material selection, energy efficiency, and life-cycle assessment.
• Wellness in Building Design – Explores the relationship between building design and occupant well-being, covering topics such as indoor air quality, natural light, and biophilic design.
• Green Building Rating Systems – A survey of the most widely used green building rating systems, such as LEED, WELL, and Living Building Challenge, and how to apply them to design projects.
• Sustainable Materials and Resources – An in-depth examination of sustainable materials and resources, including their environmental impact, sourcing, and performance characteristics.
• Energy Efficiency in Building Design – Best practices and strategies for designing energy-efficient buildings, including passive solar design, building orientation, and HVAC system optimization.
• Water Conservation in Building Design – Techniques and strategies for reducing water consumption in building design, including rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and low-flow fixtures.
• Sustainable Site Planning and Development – An exploration of sustainable site planning and development practices, such as site selection, landscape design, and stormwater management.
• Sustainable Design Case Studies – Analysis of real-world sustainable design projects, highlighting best practices, challenges, and successes.