
Introduction to Green Buildings
Introduction to Green Buildings
How does the effects of Climate Change and the Built Environment the impact on the planet? This course identifies the main items that make a building green – site selection, energy efficiency, water efficiency, materials, and healthy spaces. It gives an overview of the Green Building rating tools available globally and locally and demonstrates with a case study of a 6-star Green Star rated Building in Johannesburg: Upper Grayston Block E and F.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the basic concept of Green Building
2. Describe the key components of Green Buildings
3. Discuss the benefits of Green Buildings
4. Identify different Green Building certification tools available
Course No: GE001
Cost: Free