This course is an examination of the role designers play in protecting health through specification of materials and choices made in the building design phase. You learn about strategies and principles employed in the execution of healthier design projects. Finally, you look at how the use of healthier materials can lead to a healthier world. Participants in the course should have leadership-level career experience in design, architecture, contracting, or a similar field.
Sustainable Building: Design and Specification
Sustainable Building: Design and Specification
This course is part of Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Specialization
Instructors: Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP
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Shift from traditional design to a healthier materials design approach
Evaluate tools and resources for protecting human health
Apply strategies for choosing healthier materials
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This course is part of the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Specialization
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023
This course offers valuable health-related material and guides you in making the right decisions when presented with multiple choices.
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Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
This course really opened my eyes to how materials affect our health and environment. It made me more aware and confident in asking better questions and making better choices.
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Reviewed on Dec 10, 2023
A GOOD COURSE, INCREASE A LOT OF KNOWLEDGE, IT IS MY PLEASURE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE
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