Green homes provide shelter and comfort for us, and changing our practices in the building sector is a critical part of protecting our global home as we build a decarbonized world. This course will present the big picture of our current global greenhouse gas emissions, and identify how the residential building sector relates to climate change—the problem and the solutions.


Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
• Submitted for American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• AIBD
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable


Lessons Learned:

1. Describe the concept of emissions sources and sinks, point of drawdown, and the major greenhouse gases that are emitted due to activities related to residential buildings.
2. Explain why estimates for building sector emissions can vary so widely.
3. Identify one technology or practice in buildings that can reduce emissions in each sector.
4. Contrast the concept of global net zero emissions with a building-level net zero metric.


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https://greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/drawdown-at-home-residential-building-emissions-and-climate-solutions


Speaker:

Amanda D. Smith, Ph.D., joined Project Drawdown as senior scientist, built environment, in December 2022. Amanda is a researcher, energy analyst, and educator with expertise in creating and interpreting computer models of buildings and energy systems. She has experience in quantifying the relationships between energy use in buildings, weather and climate, energy costs, and emissions. Her professional career includes academic, national laboratory, and industry positions: She was an engineering professor at the University of Utah, a researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and team leader for other building simulation experts, and a senior energy analyst at construction industry consulting firm SOCOTEC USA. She received her doctorate in mechanical engineering from Mississippi State University.