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Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building

This course is part of Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Specialization

Instructors: Alison Mears AIA, LEED AP +1 more

What you'll learn

Develop a scientific understanding of toxic chemicals in building materials and their impact on human health

Explore chemical innovations in healthier and more sustainable building materials

Apply strategies for reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in the built environment

Skills you'll gain

Health And Safety Standards

Environmental Science

Risk Management

Environmental Engineering

Chemistry

Building Design

Environmental Issue

Architecture and Construction

Risk Analysis

Hazard Communication (HazCom)

Pollution Prevention

There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, you’ll have gained: • A scientific understanding of toxic chemicals in building materials and their impact on human health • Knowledge of healthier and more sustainable building materials • The ability to apply strategies for reducing exposure to toxic chemicals in the built environment

Toxicology of the Built Environment

Understanding Chemicals of Concern and Driving Change

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