Building Design and Construction with LEED v4

Sustainable buildings aren’t just better for the environment—they’re better designed, full stop. This course explores LEED v4-aligned green building design, walking through everything from cost analysis to water efficiency and indoor environmental quality. You’ll uncover the essentials of sustainable planning, efficient construction processes, and how project costs connect with environmental goals.

From construction materials to energy impact and the finer points of green economics, this course isn’t here to greenwash. It’s structured to help you understand how sustainability fits neatly into design, construction, and finance—without turning it into a lecture from a recycled brochure.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand principles of green design and sustainable construction methods.
• Explore green building components and materials for better outcomes.
• Examine LEED v4-related indoor air and environmental quality topics.
• Analyse energy use, atmosphere impact, and water efficiency measures.
• Learn cost control strategies in sustainable project closeout stages.
• Explore economic considerations in green building and design.

Who is this Course For:

• Architects aiming to understand LEED-aligned green building principles.
• Construction professionals managing eco-conscious development projects.
• Engineers involved in energy or environmental design considerations.
• Sustainability consultants supporting green infrastructure planning.
• Project managers working on environmentally aligned construction goals.
• Quantity surveyors assessing green material and project costs.
• Civil designers integrating LEED principles into planning phases.
• Property developers considering sustainable economic construction strategies.

Career Path:

• Sustainable Design Consultant – £42,000 avg. salary
• Green Building Project Manager – £48,000 avg. salary
• LEED Specialist – £45,500 avg. salary
• Construction Sustainability Analyst – £41,000 avg. salary
• Energy Efficiency Consultant – £43,000 avg. salary
• Environmental Building Auditor – £40,000 avg. salary