by Rebecca Walker — March 17, 2010—The GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI) announced it has added two new fully-accredited Continuing Education Courses to its Continuing Education Program.
“Clearing the Air on Sustainability: Why Good Indoor Air Quality Matters” explores the fundamentals of sustainability and how sustainable design can achieve societal, economic, and environmental goals. The course examines the relationship between sustainable design and improved health, lower energy consumption, increased productivity, and decreased building maintenance costs while emphasizing good indoor air quality (IAQ). The course also addresses second and third-party certifications, green building premiums, and long-term cost benefits.
“Making the Grade: Healthy Schools Nurturing Healthy Kids” is an intermediate level educational program that will help designers and building maintenance teams create and maintain K-12 schools with good indoor environmental quality. Participants will learn the health risks and sources of indoor air pollution in K-12 facilities, discover strategies for creating healthier educational environments, and explore the financial benefits associated with improved indoor air quality. The course will also identify helpful resources that aid in the design and maintenance of such educational facilities.
Both Continuing Education Units are accredited by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI), and the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC) for one hour of continuing education credit each. Accreditation by the GBCI enables LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED Green Associates to attend the courses as a way to fulfill their Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) requirements.
