sustainable strategies and rating systems

Principles of Sustainable Design. Sustainable Strategies and Rating Systems. [6 AIA credits]
Saturday, December 2 / 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM / $120

In this one-day course students will learn how sustainable materials and renewable energy strategies are integrated into the building design process. Instructors will also review current green building rating systems.

Part I introduces Sustainable Design Principles and Case Studies and Part II applies the principles to building designs focusing on renewable energy and recycled materials. Learn the feasibility and applicability of the current green building rating systems including LEED, LABs 21 and Greenglobes.

A discussion of funding sources for sustainable design, including questions and answers will be held over the lunch break, led by Mary Howard, the director of NY Designs.

About the Instructors:
The course is led by ARUP consultant Shruti Narayan, and Jamy Bacchus, who has worked on the sustainable design of the Freedom Tower and NY Jets Stadium in NY York. Both instructors are LEED accredited engineers and sustainability consultants.

For course information and registration please contact: Michelle Zaffino - 718.663.8403


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