Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building
$49
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What You'll Learn
- You learn about toxic substances in the built environment, the impact of specific chemicals on human health, unsatisfactory substitutions, and barriers to change.
- Finally, you examine ways to remove chemicals of concern in common building products.
- This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of chemistry in the built environment.
This course covers a wide range of concepts related to toxicology and the chemistry of healthier materials. You learn about toxic substances in the built environment, the impact of specific chemicals on human health, unsatisfactory substitutions, and barriers to change. Finally, you examine ways to remove chemicals of concern in common building products. This course is designed to give you a basic understanding of chemistry in the built environment. This course is intended for anyone, but experience in design, architecture, or a similar field will be beneficial. 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
Course FAQs
Is this an accredited online course?
Accreditation for 'Material Chemistry and Sustainable Building' is determined by the provider, Parsons School of Design, The New School. For online college courses or degree programs, we strongly recommend you verify the accreditation status directly on the provider's website to ensure it meets your requirements.
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