The Green Building and Sustainable Design Diploma program equips students with essential skills for pursuing a career in the fields of green building design, planning, construction and maintenance. Program curriculum will cover a contemporary range of building design strategies and technologies, with an emphasis on those that reduce environmental impacts and make local buildings healthier and more livable. Major topics include architectural design strategies, high level computer-aided drafting techniques, building information modeling (BIM), energy modeling, and core sustainable building concepts such as effective building envelope design, the assessment of energy efficiency, LEED® project management and documentation strategies, and the application of modern and upcoming green building standards (e.g. Passive Housing).
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared to challenge the Natural Resource Canada (NRCan) Foundation Level Exam and EnerGuide Rating System v.15 Energy Advisor Exam. These exams are administered through external agencies and are not required for program graduation. However, students interested in pursuing the exams will receive a voucher. Successful exam-takers have the opportunity to become NRCan-recognized Energy Advisors upon becoming affiliated with a service organization, where they can become certified to assess energy performance and potential energy savings for homes during the design, construction, and renovation stages. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have a high school diploma (or equivalent) or mature student status; Grade 10 Math, or pass the college mathematics assessment; and Grade 10 English or pass the college admissions test. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.