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==Objectives== | == Objectives == | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand: | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand: | ||
# The application of "Green Building" and its relation to current building practices, personal lifestyle and the environment | |||
# Assessing properties, projects, and customers to develop appropriate structures | |||
# The appropriateness of various green building techniques and materials | |||
# Green sales and marketing | |||
== Goals == | |||
The following are some of the main goals for the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module. | The following are some of the main goals for the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module. | ||
===Concepts=== | |||
[[File:CCAT from BSS.jpg|thumb|Aerial view of [[CCAT]].]] | |||
=== Concepts === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand the following concepts (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will understand the following concepts (among others): | ||
* Why build green homes? | * Why build green homes? | ||
* Building and construction evaluation, strategies, techniques and quality | * Building and construction evaluation, strategies, techniques and quality | ||
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* Appropriate application of methods and material | * Appropriate application of methods and material | ||
* Building material salvage and reuse | * Building material salvage and reuse | ||
* Indoor air pollution | |||
=== Vocabulary and units === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others): | ||
===Calculations=== | * Green, Sustainable, Appropriate Technology, Local, Lifespan, Cradle to Cradle, Net zero, LCA, VOC, Built environment, Natural, Passive | ||
=== Calculations === | |||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others): | ||
* Scaling | * Scaling | ||
* Cost of materials | * Cost of materials | ||
===How to=== | === How to === | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others): | ||
* Analyze a site for solar potential, availability of material and integration | |||
* Analyze a site for solar potential, availability of material and integration | |||
* Use passive principles in design | * Use passive principles in design | ||
* Look at surrounding conditions to decide/determine approach to project | * Look at surrounding conditions to decide/determine approach to project | ||
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* Read construction plans | * Read construction plans | ||
==Field trips== | == Field trips == | ||
By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others): | By the end of the {{SUBPAGENAME}} module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others): | ||
* Alchemy Construction | * Alchemy Construction | ||
* Alternative Building Center | * Alternative Building Center | ||
* [[Potawot]] | * [[Potawot]] | ||
* A [[CSA]] | * A [[CSA]] (e.g. Deepseeded) | ||
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[[Category:Construction]] | [[Category:Construction]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:33, 5 December 2023
Objectives[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will understand:
- The application of "Green Building" and its relation to current building practices, personal lifestyle and the environment
- Assessing properties, projects, and customers to develop appropriate structures
- The appropriateness of various green building techniques and materials
- Green sales and marketing
Goals[edit | edit source]
The following are some of the main goals for the Introduction to Green Building module.
Concepts[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will understand the following concepts (among others):
- Why build green homes?
- Building and construction evaluation, strategies, techniques and quality
- Customer needs and desires
- Appropriate application of methods and material
- Building material salvage and reuse
- Indoor air pollution
Vocabulary and units[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be able to confidently use the following vocabulary and/or units (among others):
- Green, Sustainable, Appropriate Technology, Local, Lifespan, Cradle to Cradle, Net zero, LCA, VOC, Built environment, Natural, Passive
Calculations[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be able to do the following calculations (among others):
- Scaling
- Cost of materials
How to[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be comfortable doing the following (among others):
- Analyze a site for solar potential, availability of material and integration
- Use passive principles in design
- Look at surrounding conditions to decide/determine approach to project
- Compare conventional and green building technique and materials
- Read construction plans
Field trips[edit | edit source]
By the end of the Introduction to Green Building module, students will be have gone on the following field trips (possibly among others):
