Certificate of Proficiency: Green Buildings: Environmental Design, Energy Management and Performance Based Construction

Cosumnes River College

Program Description Information
Program LocationSacramento, CA
Program TypeUndergraduate Certificate/Diploma
Program DisciplineArchitecture
Local or Distance-Education?Local-only
Full-time or Part-time?Both
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Program Description

The purpose of this certificate is to develop job skills and an understanding of green strategies for high performance buildings and livable communities. It is focused at students and professionals in the fields of architecture; construction; building management; construction management; building inspection; design technology; landscape; and planning, who want to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of an integrated, economic life-cycle approach to the design of the built environment. It includes study of green rating systems, material choices and environmental strategies for a livable, sustainable future.
This certificate helps to develop the knowledge base related to sustainable green buildings and environments for the careers of Architecture, Construction, Construction Management, Building Inspection, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture and Architectural Design Technology.

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