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The Green Construction CPU involves the study of various design and construction methods, as they relate to architecture and energy-efficiency, used to create "green" structures. Students discover passive heating and cooling techniques, the relationship between a home and its natural environment, various active technologies which aide a home in becoming self-sustaining, and methods homeowners can employ to take advantage of natural environments while conserving resources and avoiding environmental disadvantages.
Technology Skills
Academic Skills
Green Construction CPU - GT1034CC You may also be interested in our Electrical and Plumbing CPU, a part of our Career Connections/Technology Education Series. |
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By completing this CPU, students will
understand the myriad approaches used to design, construct, or
reformat a pre-existing home into a "green" home. Students will be
able to discuss the key objectives to green construction, its
benefits to the homeowner and the environment, and the methods of
passive and active green technology implemented to achieve a green
structure. Having been introduced to the scope of green construction
in the context of eco-design and natural capitalism, students will
recognize green construction as one front in a larger green campaign
to reduce the use of fossil fuels and promote conservation
worldwide.
Passive solar heating/cooling
