CEU Palooza: Wednesday June 22nd (Virtual)

Sustainability: The Next Normal

Presented by: Shaw Contract

Credit: 1 LU | HSW (AIA | IDCEC)

The definition of sustainability has broadened beyond traditional operational measures (energy, water, recycled content) to include material health and how spaces impact people. People spend 90% of time indoors – so where we learn, create, and live impacts our wellbeing. The ingredients that go into products and the impacts of sound, moisture and other design elements on people are important as well as challenges like climate change and ocean plastics. This session covers market insights and trends driving the focus on human health and wellbeing. Get grounded in the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Products Program and other sustainability certifications. 

Course Objectives: 1. Understand key market drivers shifting sustainability toward occupant experience 2. Learn attributes of products that have positive human impact 3. Understand the 5 pillars in the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program 4. Identify how Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products help achieve various green building certifications including LEED and WELL.