University of Tennessee Certificate
in Sustainable Design & Green Building
RedVector has partnered with the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design to offer an online certificate program in sustainable design and green building. This certificate program introduces design and construction professionals to the latest information on emerging green building practices in commercial and residential building. There are 3 certification levels available starting with a Level I certificate that provides a core curriculum on Sustainable Design & Green Buildings that includes 10 Courses and 25 Hours of training. Students also have the option of taking Level II certificates that focus on specific subjects within sustainable development. All students have the flexibility to start with either the Level I or Level 2 certificates. Students also have the option to take UT approved courses individually. Students that complete the Level I certificate and 47 hours additional UT courses will be awarded a Level 3 Certificate.
The following diagram details the several paths available within the University of Tennessee in Sustainable Design & Green Building Certificate Program.
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Sustainable Design & Green Buildings Level II Certificate Programs
The University of Tennessee (UT) Sustainable Design & Green Buildings Level II Certificate Programs focus on specific subjects within sustainable development. These specialty certificate programs are structured to provide a deeper knowledge within the following areas:
• Awareness & Culture
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Materials & Resources
• Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
pon completion of each of the courses within a specialty certificate program, you will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Tennessee that will help to distinguish your expertise in a increasingly competitive economy.
Descriptions of each these specialty certificate programs is provided below:
Title: University of Tennessee Certificate in Sustainable Sites
Hours: 9
Cost: $324
Description: The courses within this certificate program address key practices for planning and designing for sustainable construction. Specific subjects covered in this certificate program include the site planning process, sustainable site assessment, and other site-related practices for conserving energy and other natural resources in new and existing buildings
This certificate program includes the following course:
• Green Design: Brownfield Redevelopment (2 hours)
• Green Infrastructure 1: Introduction to High Performance Guidelines (2 hours)
• Green Infrastructure 2: Best Practices for Site Assessment (1 hour)
• Green Infrastructure 7: Best Practices for Landscape (3 hours)
• Urban Cohousing: Neighborhood of the Future (1 hour)
Title: University of Tennessee Certificate in Water Efficiency
Hours: 11
Cost: $396
Description: The courses in this certificate program examine the conservation of water as it relates to sustainable building. Specially, this program provides a thorough understanding of water efficiency for both residential and commercial systems using effective stormwater harvesting and management. Explanations of best practices for incorporating the reuse of stormwater in planning and design phases of building construction are also covered.
This certificate program includes the following course:
• Stormwater Harvesting: A Green Concept 3 (3 hours)
• Stormwater Management: Low Impact Development (LID) (3 hours)
• Stormwater Management: An Introduction 2 (2 hours)
• Green Infrastructure 6: Best Practices for Stormwater Management 3 (3 hours)
Title: University of Tennessee Certificate in Energy & Atmosphere
Hours: 9
Cost: $324
Description: This certificate program provides in-depth training on the design and construction of renewable energy systems. The instruction includes an explanation of the latest methodologies available for maximizing effectiveness of renewable energy sources in building construction. Practical guidance for incorporating energy efficiency to improve the impacts of the human experience and the global environment are also examined in detail.
This certificate program includes the following course:
• Designing for SWL: Strategies for Buildings 4 (4 hours)
• Green Building: Commercial High Performance Guidelines Part 1 (5 hours)
Title: University of Tennessee Certificate in Materials & Resources
Hours: 9
Cost: $324
Description: This certificate program provides a comprehensive explanation of material considerations one must make when designing a green home or building. Specific concepts that relate to materials selection, such as determining materials appropriateness and evaluating materials for a project are covered in the courses withiin this program.
This certificate program includes the following course:
• Green Building Materials: An Introduction 3 (3 hours)
• Green Building Materials: Product Selection & Specification 4 (4 hours)
• Sustainable Design – Masonry (2 hours)