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Embark on a journey of learning with GBRI’s diverse course offerings. From climate change and green buildings to LEED and WELL certification, our curated courses cover it all. With 400+ courses taught by expert instructors, GBRI ensures a comprehensive and engaging educational experience. Start your sustainability education today!
Public Transportation: Where is the U.S?
This course follows where we left on sustainable infrastructure, and tackles the situation of the public transportation in the U.S. This course will last about an hour and will guide you through each step in better understanding the factors and the future guidelines to implement in getting the U.S. back on track.

Namaste LEED: Sustainability, Green Buildings and LEED
This course is ideal for building professionals and students seeking to learn the fundamentals of sustainability and how these principles can be applied to the built environment.

Internship | Namaste LEED: Sustainability, Green Buildings and LEED
This course is ideal for building professionals and students seeking to learn the fundamentals of sustainability and how these principles can be applied to the built environment.

Daylighting 101
The introduction of innovative, advanced daylighting strategies and systems can considerably reduce a building’s electricity consumption and also significantly improve the quality of light in an indoor environment.

LEED v4 Project Implementation
Utilizing an actual LEED v4 BD+C project, this course walks through credit requirements, reference standards, implementation strategies, and documentation guidelines, while also highlighting the changes from the previous version of LEED. This course is ideal for LEED APs looking for practical experience working on an actual LEED v4 project.

A Ripple Effect Sustainable Supply Chain & LEED v4
This 1 hour course will allow students to learn how supply chain sustainability impacts us as professionals and the environment. Identify the role of the Supply Chain in the new LEED v4 rating system.

Super-Charged: Energy Star Through the Eyes of LEED v4
We will begin with a brief overview of the origination of Energy Star, walking you through the latest updates and changes with the standards. Case studies will illuminate various areas discussed throughout the course.

Data Centers & Sustainability: Building the Future into the Present Facilities
In Part II, the discussion turns to the future of sustainability in data centers and looks at what industry leaders are currently doing or researching.

COVID-19 AND HVAC SYSTEMS : Where Are We?
Let’s look at some HVAC operation strategies that will help mitigate the transmission of respiratory infections such as COVID-19.

Data Centers & Sustainability: What you Need to Know
This is Part I of a two-part series on sustainability in data centers. In Part I, we discuss the business case for greening data centers by reviewing the data center components and strategies for reducing energy and water consumption, and CO2 emissions. In Part II, the discussion turns to the future of sustainability in data centers and looks at what industry leaders are currently doing or researching.

Capturing Carbon From The Air Might Solve The Climate Crisis
Read on to find out how Direct air capture, or DAC works, what the benefits and draw

Are India’s Plastic Roads the Solution to the World’s Plastic Waste Epidemic?
Are India’s plastic roads the solution to world’s plastic waste epidemic? Learn more through this article written by Pooja Jain and Diana Webb.

Climate Change and You: Is it now or never for India?
Watching this course will allow participants to earn the Climate Change Trailblazer badge. This serves as the first step towards becoming a GBRI certified Climate Change Ambassador.

Architecture and Carbon: The Odd Couple Destined for Partnership
Ever wonder about the odd couple, Architecture and Carbon, and how they interact with each other online and offline? Are they compatible with each other? Will the current carbon emissions trend overhaul their relationship and is their relationship sustainable? Find these answers and more in this in-depth article.

Climate Change & You – Let’s Get the Basics Right
This is a quick refresher course on the basics of Climate Change

Accelerating Building Decarbonization:Where Are We & How Will We Reach Our Goals?
We discuss key government initiatives as it relates to decarbonizing building and also explore DOE’s Better Energy, Emissions, and Equity (E3) initiative.

How The Government Is Revitalizing Energy Communities And Tackling The Climate Crisis – Is It Enough?
With over $37 billion in immediately available funding, the Working Group has a chance to make a huge impact on the lives of people in priority communities as well as our environment. One question remains – are we doing enough to fight climate change?

Climate Justice – A Multigenerational Global Civil Rights Issue
In this article, we dig deep into the climate justice movement, uncovering the priorities it aims to assert, as well as examples of climate injustice and the activists who are fighting to stop them.

Oceans In Crisis: The Importance Of Taking Action
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Our oceans are a vast and crucial part of Earth’s ecosystem, but they are not infinite.

Oceans In Crisis: The Blame Game
In light of the recently released Netflix documentary, SeaSpiracy, we have taken a deep dive into understanding the status of our oceans. Learn more about the controversy behind oceanic preservation and the blame game it has created under part 2 of this series.

WELLopedia v2: Nourishment Concept
Through this course, you will understand the 13 features under the Nourishment concept as it relates to the WELL Building Standard v2 and learn strategies in the context of a real project.

WELLopedia v2: Mind Concept
This course is also part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series: The ins and outs of the WELL Building Standard v2. This course can be taken stand-alone or as part of our series depending on your interest and credential maintenance requirements.

WELLopedia v2: Community Concept
This course is also part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series: The ins and outs of the WELL Building Standard v2. This course can be taken stand-alone or as part of our series depending on your interest and credential maintenance requirements.

WELLopedia v2: Water Concept
This course is also part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series: The ins and outs of the WELL Building Standard v2. This course can be taken stand-alone or as part of our series depending on your interest and credential maintenance requirements.

WELLopedia v2: WELL Certification
This course is also part of GBRI’s WELLopedia Series: The ins and outs of the WELL Building Standard v2. This course can be taken stand-alone or as part of the series depending on your interest and credential maintenance requirements.

WELLopedia v2: Materials Concept & Innovation
Join us as we explore the fundamental principles and practices of the Materials and Innovation concepts within the WELL Building Standard v2.

Let There Be Light: An Illuminating Introduction to Daylighting
Join us on this enlightening journey and explore how daylighting contributes to creating sustainable buildings that prioritize human health, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

From Blueprint to Wellness: A Guide to LEED and WELL Crosswalks
This course equips professionals with the insights and tools necessary for efficiently navigating dual certifications, with a focus on resource-efficient and health-promoting design.

Energy Modeling in Green Building Design: A Holistic Approach
This article course begins by demystifying the fundamentals of energy modeling, setting the stage for its application in green building design.

From LEDs to LEED: A Strategic Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting
This course equips you with a 360-degree understanding of lighting’s role in sustainable architecture, preparing you to effectively incorporate advanced lighting strategies into your LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C and O+M projects for enhanced energy efficiency and occupant satisfaction.

Connecting the Dots from Systems Thinking to Sustainability: An Introduction to Integrative Process in LEED
This concise guide delves into LEED, showcasing how a systematic approach can promote sustainable practices and efficient design.

Building Green for a Better World: Uniting LEED and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
This one-hour comprehensive article course serves as an insightful guide for professionals keen on harmonizing their projects with the broader sustainability agenda.

Blueprint for Equitable Sustainability: Exploring LEED’s Social Equity Pilot Credits under V4.1
Dive into their intent, requirements, and impact on the triple bottom line, using the Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School as an illustrative example of the principles these credits embody.

Contractor’s Corner: Mastering LEED BD+C Waste Management under v4.1
In this comprehensive course, we delve into the intricacies of waste management strategies within the context of LEED BD+C v4.1.

Drips to Drops: Strategies and Mastery of LEED v4.1 Process Water Use Credit
In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the major differences between LEED v4 and v4.1 as it relates to process water use (formerly cooling tower water use) and align yourself with the overarching goals of the updated LEED v4.1 BD+ C Rating System.

Aquatic Alchemy: Unraveling LEED v4.1 Indoor Water Use Reduction & Strategies
In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the major differences between LEED v4 and v4.1 as it relates to indoor water use, building-level metering (prerequisite and credits), and align yourself with the overarching goals of the updated LEED BD+C Rating System.

Beyond the Building: Conquering Outdoor Water Conservation within LEED v4.1
In this module, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the major differences between LEED v4 and v4.1 and align yourself with the overarching goals of the updated LEED BD+C rating system.

Let There Be Light: An Illuminating Introduction to Daylighting
Join us on this enlightening journey and explore how daylighting contributes to creating sustainable buildings that prioritize human health, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

From Blueprint to Wellness: A Guide to LEED and WELL Crosswalks
This course equips professionals with the insights and tools necessary for efficiently navigating dual certifications, with a focus on resource-efficient and health-promoting design.

Energy Modeling in Green Building Design: A Holistic Approach
This article course begins by demystifying the fundamentals of energy modeling, setting the stage for its application in green building design.

From LEDs to LEED: A Strategic Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting
This course equips you with a 360-degree understanding of lighting’s role in sustainable architecture, preparing you to effectively incorporate advanced lighting strategies into your LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C and O+M projects for enhanced energy efficiency and occupant satisfaction.

Connecting the Dots from Systems Thinking to Sustainability: An Introduction to Integrative Process in LEED
This concise guide delves into LEED, showcasing how a systematic approach can promote sustainable practices and efficient design.

Top 10 Things to Know About LEED v5: A Guide for Building Professionals
This article delves into the latest version of the LEED rating system, highlighting its focus on climate action, social equity, and more.

Building Green for a Better World: Uniting LEED and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
This one-hour comprehensive article course serves as an insightful guide for professionals keen on harmonizing their projects with the broader sustainability agenda.

Blueprint for Equitable Sustainability: Exploring LEED’s Social Equity Pilot Credits under V4.1
Dive into their intent, requirements, and impact on the triple bottom line, using the Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School as an illustrative example of the principles these credits embody.

LEED Zero: Taking LEED Certified Buildings to the Next Level
The course caps off with an illuminating case study on Colgate-Palmolive, the world’s first facility to attain LEED Zero certification in all four categories.

LEED Zero: Lessons Learned from 5 Case Studies + Roadmap for Achieving LEED Zero Certification
Explore the transformative power of LEED Zero certification through diverse case studies, learn about India’s global leadership in this field, and discover a comprehensive step-by-step guide for achieving LEED Zero in your projects.

Contractor’s Corner: Mastering LEED BD+C Waste Management under v4.1
In this comprehensive course, we delve into the intricacies of waste management strategies within the context of LEED BD+C v4.1.

A Well-Being Oasis in the Heart of London: A Case Study of One Heddon Street
Join us in this invigorating exploration and be inspired by the ways in which One Heddon Street transcends conventional workspaces to become a thriving ecosystem that nurtures well-being.

Mahindra World City in Chennai, India: A Green Building Case Study
Winner of numerous sustainability awards, Mahindra World City in Chennai, is India’s first and one of the largest integrated business city with an operational Special Economic Zone. Join us as we explore this self-supporting urban eco-system “Mahindra World City” certified under the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) Green Townships rating system.

Mit.Nano Massachusetts Institute Of Technology -An AIA COTE TOP 10 Case Study
Learn about MIT’s one of the largest commitments to research and sustainability through MIT.nano – a 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award recipient!

CIVITAS – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about how Civitas successfully makes high-design and high-performance houses a reality.

Arizona State University Hayden Library Reinvention – An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Check out this extensive case study to determine how the Hayden Library reinvention project made it to the top ten in 2021!

University Of Washington, Life Sciences Building-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
Learn about this LEED Gold certified 2021 AIA COTE Top Ten Award-winning project in this extensive case study. Read now to know more! We hope this case study will help you to learn the impact of sustainable development on UW’s Life Sciences Building.

Ryerson University Daphne Cockwell Health Sciences Complex-An AIA Top 10 Case Study
This course discuss the various sustainable measures and standards used to review the green building project, let’s credit everyone involved.

Rainier Beach Clinic -An AIA Top 10 Case Study
The Rainier Beach Clinic leverages biophilic design strategies, distraction therapy for pain management, evidence-based practice for innovation, and biomorphic design strategies to boost patient health, wellness and lower morbidity and mortality rates.
Check out this extensive case study to learn more about the project!

Georgia Tech Engineered Biosystem Building (EBB) – A Case Study
Join us as we explore EBB using AIA’s COTE measures of sustainable design.

LEED Green Associate live – by Jeslin Varghese, USGBC Faculty. OCT 25, Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22 -12pm ET

July 2023 | WELL AP V2 Exam Prep, Study with WELL Faculty
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May WELL AP V2 Exam Prep with WELL Faculty
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March | WELL AP V2 Exam Prep – Study with WELL Faculty
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January | WELL AP V2 Exam Prep – Study with WELL Faculty
Interested in adding the new and impressive WELL AP credential to your resume? Let us help you earn a WELL AP Credential in as little as 6 weeks.