Embracing LEED specifications: Creating healthcare spaces with the inspiration of LEED principles This course, which is based on an article from Heathcare Design, looks at creating healthcare spaces that are green and sustainable, following LEED principles. The course looks at the design of Partners for Urology Health in Austintown, Ohio as its main example, and explores the choices made there as inspired by LEED.
	Functional Ambiance: Designing for Clean Air Just because we can’t see indoor air pollution, we can’t assume it doesn’t exist. Evidence is mounting that natural and chemical agents make our buildings’ interiors toxic for growing numbers of users. For architects and interior designers, designing for clean air is now part of the human health, safety, and welfare requirements for every project. Integrated project delivery plays a major role in addressing Indoor Air Quality, the invisible aspect of interior environments. This course features content by Daniela Morrell of Metropolis Magazine.
	Green Eggs and Home: Sustainable Residential Products Selecting green products is like learning how to read; hard at first and then you get the hang of it. Learn from an expert on how to select and implement the greenest design options in residential design. The presenter will briefly review how to select green products and then will delve into the world of sustainable residential products. This course contains a recording of a live webinar presentation given by Annette K. Stelmack, Allied Member ASID, LEED.
	Healthier Homes…Science and Style under One Roof Led by Leslie Gage, GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. This course, which is based on a recording of a live webinar, will delve into the critical issues of indoor air quality, explain how you as a designer can avoid “greenwashing,” and guard your clients from the health risks associated with indoor air contaminants. **Please note** This is an ASID UNi course. ASID UNi offers easy anytime access to a growing number of high quality on-line education and training courses aimed at some of interior design’s most pressing issues. When purchasing, select “ASID UNi- no shipping charge.” Once you purchase the course you will receive a confirmation email detailing how to access the course online.
	Material Health Description: Spending up to 90% of our time indoors takes its toll on our health due to the choices we make with building materials, floor/wall coverings, and FFE. Harmful chemicals enter the body through inhalation, touch, and ingestion and persist in our bloodstream, wreaking havoc on our respiratory, immune, and circulatory systems. This online course, which is based on recording of a live webinar, explores health issues associated with commonly-used building materials, as well as the health impacts associated with exposure to them. Learn where toxic substances may be found and strategies for researching the contents of typical building materials. Most importantly, discover the secrets to sourcing healthy alternatives courtesy of lessons learned from Perkins+Will’s new Atlanta offices. **Please note** This is an ASID UNi course. ASID UNi offers easy anytime access to a growing number of high quality on-line education and training courses aimed at some of interior design’s most pressing issues. When purchasing, select “ASID UNi- no shipping charge.” Once you purchase the course you will receive a confirmation email detailing how to access the course online.
	Pay Uncle Sam Less, Go Green! Do you need more incentive to go green? Well how does saving money on taxes sound. This webinar will introduce you to state-of-the-art systems and energy-efficient equipment that can bring added benefit of tax credits and local utility incentives. How can you argue with that! This course contains a recording of a live webinar presentation given by Jamie Gibbs, Allied Member ASID.
	REGREEN: A Bath Remodel This course explores specific REGREEN bath renovation strategies as described in a case study and identifies best practices to incorporate into future bath remodeling projects. By the end of this course participants will be able to describe the key elements in a green bath renovation and to explain the benefits of green bath remodeling to clients.
	REGREEN: A Deep Energy Retrofit This course explores specific strategies for maximizing energy efficiency as described in a case study and describes tactics to incorporate into future green residential remodeling projects. By the end of this course participants will be able to explain the key elements in deep energy retrofits and to articulate their benefits to clients.
	REGREEN: A Guide for REGREEN Remodeling Projects This course explores specific strategies for maximizing energy efficiency as described in a case study and describes tactics to incorporate into future green residential remodeling projects. By the end of this course participants will be able to explain the key elements in deep energy retrofits and to articulate their benefits to clients.
	REGREEN: A Kitchen Remodel This course explores kitchen renovation strategies as described in a case study and identifies tactics to incorporate into future kitchen remodeling projects. By the end of this course participants will be able to explain the key elements in a green kitchen renovation and will be able to articulate the benefits of green kitchen remodeling to clients.
	REGREEN: Home Performance This course explores a whole-house systems approach to home performance remodeling as described in a case study. It identifies strategies for integrating energy efficiency and combustion safety, moisture management, ventilation, overall building durability, and before and after diagnostic testing. By the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to describe the key elements of a home performance project and be able to articulate the benefits to clients.
	The World of Green Certifications Are you lost with all the acronyms out there referring to green product certifications? Well don’t miss this chance to gain some insight for an expert in the industry. This course will break down all the major certifications so you can make better educated decisions on green product selections. This course contains a recording of a webinar presentation given by Penny Bonda, FASID, LEED AP
	Understand the Importance of Environmental ROI Return on investment, ROI, is important for all projects, but with environmental projects there is even more to consider. This course will explore the concept of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) - a way of measuring “environmental ROI.” Learn strategies to increase productivity, cut costs, and protect the environment all at the same time. This course is based on a live webinar presented by Deborah Dunning with The Green Standard.
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