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    Free Webinar: Foundations of Green Building, April 15, 10 am - 2 pm PT

  • 15 April 2026
  • Start time : 10:00 AM
  • End time : 02:00 PM
  • Event Host : USGBC-CA, San Diego Learn
Free Webinar: Foundations of Green Building, April 15, 10 am - 2 pm PT
Event Description

Buildings wield significant influence over our environment, neighboring communities, and the individuals who inhabit them. Recognizing and mitigating these impacts through building modernization is crucial. In this course, you will delve into the intricacies of green, high-performing buildings, exploring elements such as building design, operational strategies, project location, and materials selection. You'll also gain insights into the expanding realm of green jobs, a vital component of this sustainable transition. Upon successful completion of a 25-question exam following the class, attendees will receive a certificate of completion.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Learn the concepts and causes of Climate Change with an emphasis on how the built environment contributes to climate change.
  2. Learn designs, techniques, and strategies to minimize a building’s environmental impacts, including reducing emissions, increasing energy, water, and waste efficiency, materials life cycle impacts, and strong Indoor Environmental Quality.
  3. Learn about the spectrum of green jobs needed to design, build, maintain, and occupy high-performance, sustainable buildings.
  4. Learn about third-party green building rating systems and their associated credentials, including LEED, WELL, LBC, and BREEAM.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • USGBC-CA, San Diego Learn
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • John Ambert - Senior Advisor, Clean Construction, USGBC-CA

      John Ambert, RA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, BPI, GPRO, LFA, is a licensed architect, LEED Fellow, and sustainability strategist with over 18 years of experience delivering high-performance buildings across the United States. John has worked on more than 100 spanning education, labs, corporate, industrial, and mission-critical facilities. John is the founder and principal of Studio Verde Inc, where he leads sustainability and green building implementation for design and construction teams across the US. He brings a rare owner-architect-contractor perspective and is recognized for his expertise in electrification, decarbonization, and the practical implementation of sustainability strategies to help teams deliver efficient, resilient, human-centered buildings.
  • Cost
    • FREE Event
  • Event type
    • Online/Webinar

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