CON 949 - Spcl Topic:Green Bldg Concepts

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

In this special topics course, students will examine green building concepts, concerns and material characteristics as well as selection. Students will also be introduced to current Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building certification standards and processes. Theory will be provided that will help the students understand the reasoning behind green concepts and practices. Students will learn basic concepts of a cost benefit analysis when selecting environmentally friendly or energy-saving housing systems.
Competencies

Describe heat flow
1. Define conduction
2. Define radiation
3. Define convection
Describe water flow
1. Define moisture movement
2. Examine states of water
3. Define diffusion
4. Demonstrate capillary action
Describe air flow and ventilation concerns
1. Examine vapor barriers
2. Examine effects of showering, cooking and breathing
3. Research mold and its causes
4. Examine mold and its effects on humans and animals
Explain environmentally friendly housing systems
1. Examine HVAC systems and indoor air quality
2. Examine insulation and house sealing
3. Describe electrical systems and energy efficiency standards
4. Examine water efficiency
5. Research renewable energy
6. Identify waste reduction options
7. Examine toxics reductions options
8. Identify environmentally preferable building materials, processes, and designs
9. Explain storm water runoff
10. Identify noise concerns
11. Describe sitting as an aspect of the building and environment
12. Identify green building designs
Describe EPA involvement in green building movement
1. Examine the history of green building
2. Identify EPA programs related to green building
3. Discuss current issues related to green building
Explain green building retrofit options for homes
1. Describe options for home owners
2. Presenting options to a home owner
3. Develop a cost benefit analysis using green options in a retrofit/remodel project
Examine the LEED certification process
1. Define LEED certification
2. Identify LEED certification processes
3. Describe LEED issues and concerns
4. Examine a LEED building project