Green Building Principles
Badge awarded to
César Gonzalez Valdespino
Issued on 17 Apr 2026 by
NBCC
This microcredential presents learners with sustainable building design and its relationship with society and the environment. Learners examine high performance building principles with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and occupant well being. This microcredential provides learners with foundational knowledge of green building concepts. Emphasis is placed on sustainable strategies, global sustainability goals, emerging technologies, and the application of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. Learners assess and apply design approaches that support environmentally responsible buildings. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, learners will be able to apply green building concepts to the design of environmentally responsible buildings.
Areas of Study:
- Building Assessment
- Construction/Building Processes
- Energy Efficient Building
Issuer
NBCC
registrar.services@nbcc.ca
Our students learn in a dynamic environment through hands-on training, state-of-the-art equipment and real-world experiences.
Criteria
Program Outcomes
Following the successful completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
- apply green building concepts, including the LEED rating system, to the design of environmentally responsible buildings
Forms of Assessment and Evidence
Practical project where learners apply their understanding of LEED principles to building design
Assessment Criteria
This microcredential is earned after demonstrating the ability to apply green building concepts, including the LEED rating system, to the design of environmentally responsible buildings through the authentic assessment of the Green Building Principles module(s) by:
- receiving a passing grade (60% or above) on the practical project.
