Continuing Education

Designing Buildings for Heat Resilience & Energy Efficiency

Approximately 1 hour

Urban warming negatively impacts human health and quality of life, energy use, air quality, social equity, and economic prosperity. This course describes how solar reflective cool roof and wall materials help protect individuals and communities from the impacts of extreme heat and discusses the factors that influence energy savings and performance. The course also notes various climate resilience initiatives, green building programs, and energy codes that require or promote the use of cool roofs or walls and concludes by explaining the important role of third-party product ratings and the educational resources available online.

Presented by Sarah Schneider on behalf of Cool Roof Rating Council.

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 This course is ONLINE: SELF-PACED. Experience it on your own schedule, at your convenience.

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This course is rated 4 SD symbols. The focus of this course is sustainable design. This course may qualify for USGBC approved GBCI CE Hours, please check course details pages for particulars. You can read more about the Sustainability Rating system.

This course IS Health, Safety and Welfare eligible.

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