Legacy Courses

Sustainable flooring is produced from sustainable materials (and by a sustainable process) that reduces demands on ecosystems during its life-cycle. … Several initiatives have led the charge to bring awareness of sustainable flooring as well as healthy buildings (air quality).

We will begin with a brief overview of the origination of Energy Star, walking you through the latest updates and changes with the standards. Case studies will illuminate various areas discussed throughout the course.

This is a 2-hour course that deals with street design and how urban planners can create streets that encourage positive community growth.

This course will explore the genesis of Building Information Modeling and give you insight into how BIM can be used to reduce potential issues from arising on a project. Be brought up to date on how BIM plays into the new LEED v4.0 and explore how BIM can be used to maximize the effectiveness of a project throughout its life cycle.

The course explains strategies for EA credits under BD+C/O+M/ID+C Rating systems. Attendees will learn how to strategically incorporate various measures for LEED credit compliance through various case studies.

The course explains strategies for IEQ credits under BD+C/O+M/ID+C Rating systems. Attendees will learn how to strategically incorporate various measures for LEED credit compliance through various case studies.

Led by experienced commissioning agent Kimberly Dickey, principal of KD Designs, this course will discuss the experiences and lessons learned from commissioning different project types. Both a large, chain store project and a small local government building will be highlighted to demonstrate the shared and unique commissioning aspects of each. Objectives: Learn about the goals of

We will explore design elements, practices & strategies related to Daylighting today while looking into what might lay ahead in the Daylighting field.

In this course, we will primarily be looking at how various neighborhood conditions affect the inhabitants of those neighborhoods, focusing on the lifestyle impacts and available choices.