Get an overview of the energy implications associated with the design, construction, and operation of buildings. Understand how to implement energy considerations into projects from the initial planning/design stage through to construction and operation. Explore the integration of energy efficiency into the planning process, selection of energy efficient building materials, low energy construction techniques, sustainable building technologies, green buildings, net-zero buildings, decarbonization, and passive solar designs. Examine the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building framework and certification process for the development of healthy, efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. Use case studies to illustrate the impacts of energy efficient choices in building design and construction.