Sector-specific

Building certification tools

Architecture, construction and urban planning 40 hours

Introduction

The ‘Building Certification Tools’ course opens the door to a booming sector, where the sustainability and energy efficiency are essential. With growing demand in the labour market, specialising in certifications such as LEED, BREEAM and VERDE positions you as a key professional in sustainable construction. You will learn how to to assess and certify buildings, enabling you to gain skills that enhance your value in the job market. The course is delivered entirely online, offering you flexibility to balance your studies with other responsibilities. This is your chance to make a difference and lead the way towards a greener future.

Objectives

- Understanding the basic principles of LEED certification for sustainable buildings.

- Identify the assessment criteria for the BREEAM system and its application.

- Analyse the environmental impacts in projects according to the GREEN methodology.

- Compare the advantages of the LEED, BREEAM and VERDE certifications.

- Assessing buildings using tools from sustainability certification.

- Develop skills to interpret criteria from sustainability.

- Apply knowledge of certification cases of theoretical studies.

Table of Contents

TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION. LEED 1

Session 1: Introduction to sustainable building
Session 2: Assessment and certification systems
Session 3: LEED Methodology
Session 4: Certification schemes
Session 5: Performance assessment. ARC

TEACHING UNIT 2. READING LEVEL 2

Session 1: LEED OM. Categories I
Session 2: LEED OM. Categories II
Session 3: LEED BD+C. Categories I
Session 4: LEED BD+C. Category II
Session 5: LEED, examples of implementation

TEACHING UNIT 3. BREEAM

Session 1: BREEAM methodology
Session 2: Certification schemes
Session 3: BREEAM New Build. Category I
Session 4: BREEAM New Build. Category II
Session 5: BREEAM ES, examples of application

TEACHING UNIT 4. GREEN

Session 1: VERDE methodology
Session 2: Certification tools
Session 3: GREEN Facilities. Category I
Session 4: GREEN Facilities. Category II
Session 5: GREEN – examples of application.

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