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Built Environment Certificate
Instructor
Jason McLennan, M Arch.
CEO of the Cascadia Green Building Council
Architect, author, thought leader
Hybrid Format
Lectures: Faculty and guests Classroom, online, video
Dialog: Classroom and online Field trips Projects Starts Fall 2012 (special start Jan
2012 with sufficient enrollment)
Who the Built Environment Certificate For?
Those with an interest in sustainable buildings and structures who are Seeking a job in built environment sector Creating new products/services in the design
and construction sector Working professionals in the built environment
sector Very curious about this sector, but not yet sure
whether to enter it as a business owner or manager
Four Course Sequence
Understanding the context for change Platforms and constraints for a
sustainable built environment Business case for building green Practicum: a real world project
Key Concepts – Course 1
Understanding the context of current built environment sector Understand the scope, history and future trajectory of the
green building movement. Understand the role of the built environment in the larger
environmental and social context. Evaluate green building projects and opportunities against
the current state of the art and expected future trends Understand project performance against standard metrics for
both construction and operations Effectively communicate both issues and opportunities in
green building to multiple audiences, including customers, contractors, local officials investors and banks
Key Concepts – Course 2
Platforms and Constraints Potentially Achieve LEED Green Associate
certification Learn the parameters of the Living Building
Challenge Understand regulatory barriers to innovations in
green building Determine appropriate metrics for measuring the
sustainable performance of green buildings and projects
Effectively communicate both issues and opportunities in green building to multiple audiences
Key Concepts – Course 3
Business Case for Building Green Understand the current business case for green and
how to promote it Understand future value proposition of green –
productivity and health benefits Effectively communicate both issues and
opportunities in green building to multiple audiences
Key Concepts – Course 4
Practicum - applying tools in an integrated real-world project
Options include Continuation from class 3 New client or work project
Formal implementation plan Stakeholder engagement Business case Present to:
Client Class: representative experts
Project Development Process
Apply green building project development and delivery skills to a real or potential project
Speak confidently and present on quantitative topics related to energy and resource use in buildings and by people
Make an effective presentation and case for a green building project
Apply systems thinking to a green building project
