RES 133 - Energy Efficient Design

Institution:

North Seattle College (formerly Seattle Community College-North Campus)

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Description:

Increasing greenhouse gas emissions and effect on climate change is an important factor in making real estate investment decisions. This course provides education on how global greenhouse gas emissions is affected by homeowners and the strategies being used to reduce these negative impacts on the environment, including constructing and maintaining energy efficient homes. The course covers the design and building process, alterative envelope strategies, energy efficient and alternative energy generation systems, energy saving products, and rebate and incentive programs. It discusses broader issues around regional development and transportation planning and their impacts on greenhouse gas emissions. This course gives real estate professionals the ability to speak to their clients from an educated platform on the environmental features of the products and processes used in green building projects. (Fulfills 15 DOL continuing education clock hours.) Class starts on Nov. 20 and ends on Dec. 11 2010.

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northseattle.edu

Phone Number:

(206) 934-3600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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