Building Materials and Human Health

This course is part of Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Specialization

Instructors: Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP +1 more

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What you'll learn

  •   Assess the human health impact of toxic chemicals in building materials
  •   Evaluate the health impact of building materials using current methods and resources
  •   Apply strategies for reducing the health and environmental impacts of building materials throughout their life cycles

    • Skills you'll gain

  •   Environmental Science
  •   Community Health
  •   Social Justice
  •   Health Assessment
  •   Chemistry
  •   Product Lifecycle Management
  •   Environmental Issue
  •   Environmental Engineering
  •   Building Design
  •   Health Disparities
  •   Environment Health And Safety
  •   Public Health and Disease Prevention

    • There are 3 modules in this course

    By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Assess the human health impact of toxic chemicals in building materials • Evaluate the health impact of building materials using current methods and resources • Apply strategies for reducing the health and environmental impacts of building materials throughout their life cycles

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