Green Building Certificate

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Mary Colasanti
Continuing Education
(303) 376-2607
mcolasanti@learn.colostate.edu

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Curriculum & Textbooks

Curriculum

Our 12-week certificate program provides a comprehensive overview of the following construction topics in the growing field of Green Building:

Site Development
Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Water Use and Conservation
Daylighting and Natural Ventilation
Environmentally Smart Materials
Integrated Building and Energy Systems
Occupant Health and Productivity
Deconstruction, Life Cycle Costing, and Recycling
Building Commissioning
Economics of Sustainability
LEED® Rating System and Accreditation

Textbooks

These textbooks, though not required, are highly recommended and can be purchased from the U.S. Green Building Council.

USGBC Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction (2009 Edition)
USGBC Colorado Chapter Study Guide for LEED® BD & C (2009 Edition)

Certificate at a Glance

Loveland

Location

Loveland Learning Center
2915 Rocky Mountain Ave.
Suite 240
Loveland, CO 80538

Dates and Times

Mar. 4, 2010 - May 27, 2010
Thursdays; 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

This program fills to capacity, so register early to reserve your space!

Tuition

– $1,695 if registered by Feb. 11
– $1,795

Denver

Location

Denver Learning Center
410 17th Street, Suite 1400
Denver, CO 80202

Dates and Times

This program is offered in Denver each fall semester.

Units

4.2 CEUs

Designed For

Design professionals, contractors, and builders; planners and commissioners; facilities managers and stakeholders; built environment engineers and decision-makers.

What you will earn

A Certificate of Completion will be given when the program has been completed.