Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Specialization
Explore sustainable building practices and healthier material selection for environmentally conscious design and construction professionals.
Explore sustainable building practices and healthier material selection for environmentally conscious design and construction professionals.
This comprehensive specialization focuses on healthier building materials and sustainable construction practices. Developed by the Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design, the program examines the intersection of building materials and human health, covering topics from toxic chemical classification to green innovations. Students learn to evaluate health impacts, implement sustainable design strategies, and execute healthier materials projects. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through research, analysis, and peer review, preparing professionals to address environmental challenges in the built environment.
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What you'll learn
Assess human health impacts of toxic chemicals in building materials
Evaluate building materials using current methods and resources
Develop scientific understanding of material chemistry
Implement healthier material selection strategies
Analyze circular design and innovation in construction
Create sustainable project specifications
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This course includes:
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There are 4 courses in this program
Building Materials and Human Health
Course 1 · 12 Hours to complete · 3 modules
Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building
Course 2 · 11 Hours to complete · 3 modules
Sustainable Building: Design and Specification
Course 3 · 12 Hours to complete · 3 modules
Sustainable Construction in a Circular Economy
Course 4 · 12 Hours to complete · 3 modules
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