Embodied Carbon and Resilient Building Design
This online engineering PDH course provides an in-depth exploration of embodied carbon and its significant impact on the building life cycle.
This course covers various strategies and methodologies aimed at minimizing the environmental footprint of buildings through sustainable practices. The course emphasizes the importance of resilient design in reducing future repair needs and enhancing overall building performance. The course begins with an introduction to embodied carbon and its significance in material extraction, construction, and disposal. It covers assessment methodologies, including process-based and parametric analysis, and explores tools used in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). It explains the effective strategies for reducing embodied carbon through case studies that highlight resilient design and material selection.
This 6 PDH online course is applicable to civil engineers, building and construction professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge of embodied carbon and resilient building design. It is also suitable for policy makers and industry stakeholders involved in building standards and environmental policy.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Understanding the concept of embodied carbon
- Familiarizing with LCA methodologies to assess embodied carbon
- Learning to implement strategies for reducing embodied carbon
- Knowing the role of resilient design and retrofitting
- Understanding relevant standards and regulations
- Analyzing real-world case studies
- Exploring future trends and innovations
- Recognizing the importance of sustainable material selection
- Evaluating the environmental impact of construction processes
- Applying carbon reduction strategies in real-world projects
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