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GBRI 2014 Course CurriculumAll of the courses listed in this section will be introduced in 2014. The live broadcast will be at 1:00pm Eastern time on the date listed, and the course will be available on-demand no more than 48 hours after the live broadcast. All courses will last for approximately 2 hours, except where otherwise noted. All of these courses will be included in our Unlimited Access Subscriptions.

Bigger and Better: The New LEED v4.0Live Course Jan 22nd. 2014This course walks you through the main highlights of the much awaited LEED v4 rating system. The course highlights major differences and additions as compared to LEED version 3.0, the previous version of LEED. This course also offer a preview to our LEEDv4 project management series,an advanced credit by credit analysis of LEED v4 in the context of a project.

Pushing the EnvelopeFeb 12th. 2014A building may have cutting edge technologies to create energy, water and IEQ efficiency, but it has become apparent that optimal results also require a sustainable building envelope. The high performance building envelope focuses on the integration of edifice materials and elements and on the interaction between the exterior and interior environments. This course considers the pros and cons of commissioning the building envelope, including identifying the benefits and concerns, costs, and relationship to building codes.

The Future of Architecture: Buildings That Can Think and AdaptLive 2014 TBDAre there green buildings that can think, react, and adapt to real-time weather conditions? Can buildings respond to natural calamities like earth quakes, tsunamis, cyclones, and hurricanes? This course walks you through design strategies, and state-of-the-art emerging and smart technologies, as they relate to sustainable buildings. Utilizing these strategies and technologies enables buildings to better meet today’s environmental and human-related challenges, be more climate responsive, and embrace more sophisticated and adaptive principles of sustainability. Addressing the triple bottom line of challenges is only made possible by incorporating innovative technology and a growing body of knowledge in the built environment.

EcoBalance and Biomimicry : Inspired by NatureLive 2014 TBDCan we look to nature for clues as to the best ways to adapt buildings so they have minimal environmental impact? Can buildings mimic the natural world to achieve enhanced performance and at the same time be in perfect sync with nature? This course explores the innovative ways building designers and architects are mimicking nature, in a strategy called biomimicry, to find solutions to some of the environment’s biggest problems, like depletion of non-renewable natural resources, over-population, and climate change.

Better late than Never: Recharge,Renew, Rejuvenate Your Existing BuildingLive 2014 TBDRepresenting 95 percent of the built environment, existing buildings present enormous opportunities to green the environment. They cannot be ignored if real progress is to be made. Many existing buildings do not perform well in terms of energy and water consumption and fail to provide a healthy environment for occupants. This course discusses the analyzation process for determining whether existing buildings should be renovated or torn down and rebuilt from the ground up. It identifies and explores cost effective strategies and cutting edge technologies that can recharge, renew and rejuvenate an existing building.

Chicken Soup for the Soil: Sustainable Landscapes and Stormwater ManagementLive 2014 TBDThis course looks at strategies for creating optimal sustainable landscapes and stormwater management systems to positively impact the built environment and undeveloped land (soil). The focus is on designing synergistic landscapes that achieve a variety of environmental benefits that go beyond surface management. Successful sustainable landscapes will also promote heat island reduction, reduce energy use, take advantage of rainwater, minimize stormwater runoff, and create aesthetically pleasing landscaping.

Alternate Water Reuse:Flattening the Learning CurveLive 2014 TBD This course is intended to help students better understand and analyze the fundamental reclaimed and re-use concepts, design, construction, and operation strategies; challenges involved in implementing the strategies; codes and policies regulating use of reclaimed water; and costs associated with implementing alternate water reuse methods. A lot can be learned about successful implementation by reviewing real-world sustainability and LEED projects.

Demystifying Embodied EnergyLive 2014 TBDThe basic premise is that sustainability measures should include all energy consumed to produce the building or project, and that includes the energy to extract raw materials like minerals and convert them to products like cement, building stones, sheetrock, and paint. This course demystifies embodied energy and identifies what you need to know before sourcing materials for green building projects. The course also reviews how LEED v4 addresses embodied energy, and especially in the Materials and Resources section.

Energy Modeling: Harnessing Technology to Go GreenLive 2014 TBDSoftware tools make it possible to consider all the interior and exterior elements that influence energy consumption. Instead of just considering the type of HVAC system, building designers and contractors can input additional elements like the building envelope and the local climate. Ideally, energy simulation strategies are also used to also monitor and assess energy performance after building occupancy to achieve optimal operations and maintenance in terms of energy consumption. This course explores the topic of energy modeling and the availability of free energy modeling software like eQuest for green building design.

Building Green On a Budget: A Life Cycle ApproachLive 2014 TBDThis course conducts a detailed analysis of the cost of building green throughout the life cycle of a project. It looks at different green elements starting from the conception of the project to the point where the project is handed over to the building owner. It compares different delivery methods such as Design Build and Design Bid Build to analyze associated green costs. Learn from the experts how to reduce the costs of building green without losing the essence of project.

The Legacy of Carbon Credits: A-ZLive 2014 TBDThis is a critical topic in terms of environmental sustainability, so it is important to understand carbon credits. This course discusses the fundamental of carbon credits, and considers their need and drivers. There is also a review of where nations, states, cities, and corporations are heading in the world of carbon ‘cap and trade’ and the role of individuals in the carbon credit industry. This is an opportunity to learn important tools and techniques to analyze your project’s carbon foot print. In addition, course attendees learn how LEED v4 addressed carbon credits.

iGreen: Going Digital for the Next GenerationLive 2014 TBDThis course discusses how digital technology can help projects, organizations, and individuals collectively reduce their carbon foot prints and enhance operational efficiency and monitoring. You will learn how the latest innovative digital programs and tools can be of assistance during the life of a project by helping professionals reduce travelling to sites, reducing printing needs, and enhancing integrated project planning. By the end of the course, students will have a good grasp of the scale, reach, and role of digital technology on building projects.

GREENovation: Simulate and Enhance your Building’s IEQLive 2014 TBDThe concept of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) also addresses comfort and healthy living for building occupants. This course looks at advanced strategies, methods, and techniques that can be used to enhance the indoor air quality and ambiance of a building. In addition, the course also looks at technological tools to simulate and enhance IEQ, such as daylighting modeling, CFD analysis, and BIM. The green building case studies included in the course provide real world examples of implemented strategies.

Sustainability Around the World v4.0Live 2014 TBDThere are a variety of international rating systems used, and they set high standards for building green. They all have one thing in common – to protect and preserve the natural world. Each green building project has a story to tell about environmental sustainability and adaptability to local conditions. In this course we look at the various green building rating systems implemented and projects completed around the world and how they are transforming the built environment.

BIMagination: From 3D to 5DLive 2014 TBDFrom 3D to 4D or time and 5D or cost, BIM enables designers and project teams to model various building elements, components, and configurations to achieve optimal energy usage and green building functionality. BIM can also be used to monitor and assess building operations once occupied. This course looks at how BIM is being utilized by the design, construction, and operations professionals to embrace sustainability. The course also looks at BIM case studies in which modeling software and strategies have been used in real world projects.

Eco Tourism: Bringing the World to Your Finger TipsLive 2014 TBDWho doesn’t like to travel and see the world. This course looks at sustainable tourism or Eco Tourism through the eyes of an avid traveller. We look at some of the best destinations around the world that offer you a memorable place to vacation without harming the nature. Exploring major locations or National Geographic featured located that embrace sustainability and promote tourism.

All of our courses are GBCI-approved and tailored to meet the requirements of the LEED credential maintenance program for LEED APs with specialty, Green Associates and Legacy APs transitioning to the specialty system. All of our courses also qualify for AIA LUs, and may satisfy other professional organizations’ requirements as well. Our continuing education program offers:

CONVENIENCE: Get everything you need to maintain your green building credentials from one place

COMPATIBLE: All of our courses can be viewed on iPad, iPhone, Android,

Kindle, Nook, Laptops, Desktops and much more.

FLEXIBILITY: Courses are offered live and, following the live broadcast, are available on-demand 24/7 to accommodate your schedule

CHOICES: With over 60 CE hours available on-demand now, and more being added every month, you can select the courses that are most relevant to your work, interests, and needs.

VALUE: The most cost-effective package rates available on the internet

CONTINUITY: Our one-, two-, and four- year subscriptions may span multiple reporting periods, giving you even greater value.

We are happy to offer group, military, and student discounts. Please contact Pathway@GBRIonline.org or call 210-858-7783 for more details.