Zero Net Carbon Design

This five-hour comprehensive course is designed to empower design professionals with the expertise needed to excel in sustainable architecture and construction. Whether you’re looking to fulfill continuing education requirements or enhance your knowledge of zero net carbon design principles, the ZNCD course provides everything you need to lead the way in sustainable practices.

Dive into actionable strategies for reducing carbon emissions in the built environment. Through focused modules, you’ll gain practical insights and explore key concepts that support zero net carbon outcomes—ensuring your designs are not just innovative but also environmentally responsible.

Upon completion, participants will earn the following continuing education credits:

American Institute of Architects (AIA): 5 HSW/LU CE Hours

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI): 5 LEED Specific BD+C Hours

Achieving Net Zero: Mastering LEED Zero Carbon Principles
Explore the LEED Zero certification program and its role in combating climate change. Learn how design professionals can implement strategies to achieve net zero carbon emissions in building projects.

Carbon Clarity: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for LEED Projects
Understand the importance of whole building LCA in promoting sustainable construction practices. Discover how to apply LCA methodologies to reduce environmental impacts and earn LEED credits.

Decarbonizing Construction: Specifying Sustainable Products for LEED
Delve into the concept of embodied carbon and its significance in construction materials. Learn how to specify sustainable products that align with LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems to minimize carbon footprints.

Recycling for Resilience: Mitigating Carbon in LEED
Examine strategies for diverting construction waste from landfills through recycling and reuse. Understand how these practices contribute to carbon reduction and support LEED certification goals.

Renewable Revolution: A Blueprint for Carbon Reductions in LEED
Investigate the role of renewable energy in reducing carbon emissions. Learn how to integrate on-site and off-site renewable energy solutions to enhance building sustainability and achieve LEED credits.

Enrolling in the Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) course is particularly advantageous for architects practicing in California. As of 2023, the California Architects Board mandates that licensed architects complete five hours of continuing education in zero net carbon design as a condition for license renewal. This requirement is in addition to the existing five-hour coursework on disability access, totaling ten hours of continuing education per renewal cycle.

By completing the ZNCD course, you will fulfill the state’s zero net carbon design education requirement, ensuring compliance with California’s licensing standards. Additionally, the course provides five AIA Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) Learning Units (LUs) and five LEED-specific BD+C hours, supporting your professional development and credential maintenance.

Stay ahead in sustainable design practices and meet California’s continuing education requirements by enrolling in the ZNCD course today.

Enroll in the Zero Net Carbon Design course today to advance your career and contribute to a sustainable future.

Stay Compliant: Fulfill mandatory continuing education requirements for various professional organizations and certifications.

Enhance Expertise: Gain cutting-edge knowledge in zero net carbon design to lead sustainable projects effectively.

Boost Marketability: Position yourself as a leader in sustainable design, appealing to clients and employers committed to environmental responsibility.

*This course is not included in GBES Unlimited
*GBES has partnered with GreenCE to bring you this Zero Net Carbon Design Bundle. GREEN CE will report AIA Hours, and GBES will report LEED CE Hours.