Course Title: 2006 I-Codes and Green Building Course

Classification: Technical

Description:
Course Description
2006 I-Codes and Green Building Online� provides information about the role of buildings in a sustainable environment, why green building is important and how the I-Codes support sustainability goals. Building code professionals play a key role in the development of an increasingly sustainable built environment. This course is designed to support their efforts as leaders in achieving increased sustainability in the built environment.

Course Purpose
2006 I-Codes and Green Building Online provides fundamental knowledge of current sustainable building theory and practices and the relationship between those concepts and the I-Codes.

Applicable Code	2006 International Codes®
Expected Completion Time	2 Hours
Professional Experience Level	Entry
Classification	Technical
Delivery Method	On-line
Instructional Materials Recommended	2006 International Codes
Code Author	International Code Council (ICC)
Course Author	International Code Council (ICC)

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course you will be better able to:

Describe the goals of green building

Explain the need for green building

Describe the role of the code professional in achieving sustainability in the built environment

Describe how the six strategic areas of sustainability are achieved in building design and construction

Utilize the International Codes� to increase and support sustainability programs and goals

Evaluate building components for code compliance and sustainability features

Experience Level
Entry

Prerequisite Knowledge

This seminar is best suited for participants who:

Have some knowledge of model codes and their application;

Know basic construction terminology, techniques, methods and materials;

Know how to read basic construction documents.

Have some experience in code enforcement.

Course Outline

• Introduction

• Part One: What Is Green Building and Why Is It Important?

• Part Two: Six Strategic Areas of Green Design

• Part Three: Green Building and the I-Codes

• Final Activity

• Final Considerations

Content Provider:
ICC

Technical Requirements:

Minimum requirements:
Pentium 100 or greater processor
64 meg ram
56 K modem (DSL, Cable or T1 recommended)