Advanced Certificate in Green Restoration: Efficiency Redefined

• Advanced Energy Auditing: Understanding and assessing the energy efficiency of buildings is a critical aspect of green restoration. This unit will cover advanced energy auditing techniques, including the use of diagnostic equipment, energy modeling, and analysis of building systems to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Green Building Materials and Specifications: This unit will explore the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in restoration projects. Students will learn about the environmental and health impacts of various building materials, and how to specify products that meet green building standards.
• Building Envelope and Air Sealing: Proper insulation, air sealing, and building envelope design can significantly reduce energy consumption and improve indoor air quality. This unit will cover best practices for designing and installing high-performance building envelopes.
• HVAC Systems and Controls: Efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for reducing energy costs and improving indoor air quality. This unit will cover the design, installation, and operation of high-efficiency HVAC systems, as well as the use of advanced controls and monitoring systems.
• Water Conservation and Management: Water scarcity is a growing concern in many regions, and efficient water management is essential for sustainable building practices. This unit will cover water-saving technologies, rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and other strategies for reducing water use in building systems.
• Renewable Energy Systems: This unit will explore the integration of renewable energy systems, such as solar, wind, and geothermal, into green restoration projects. Students will learn about the design, installation, and operation of renewable energy systems, as well as the financial and environmental benefits.
• Green Construction Practices: This unit will cover best practices for green construction, including waste reduction, recycling, and erosion control. Students will learn about the use of lean construction principles, prefabrication, and modular construction to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Building Performance Monitoring and Verification: This unit will cover the use of monitoring and verification tools to assess the performance of green restoration projects. Students will learn how to use data to evaluate energy and water use, indoor air quality, and other performance metrics.