- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to the principles of green building and ecocities through a review of select projects, rating systems and sustainability frameworks. The course will develop student's understanding of the current context of green building and sustainable design in British Columbia, including the business case for green building and the ecological principles for the planning and renewal of cities. Students will become familiar with participatory, integrated design processes, and the coordination of green building activities. The course will include a review of green building rating systems with an emphasis on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v4) Rating System, and the Living Building Challenge. Students will participate in weekly discussions, reading assignments and group activities that explore the topic of green building and sustainable communities, best practices and the relationship between various concepts and approaches.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in EENG 7200
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$860.90
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe current contextual issues that influence sustainable design in British Columbia.
- Evaluate the merits of green building practices at various scales of the built environment, including regions, districts, new and existing buildings.
- Explore the imperatives and some applied strategies for the key areas of sustainable design including Site and Landscape; Water Management and Conservation; Energy; Materials and Health; Indoor Quality and Quality of Place, at the regional, district and building scale.
- Describe the significance of accounting for performance in green buildings and various green building rating systems, with an emphasis on LEED v4.
- Use Living Building Challenge (LBC) as an indication of "true sustainability" in group projects.
- Interpret the function of Life Cycle Assessment as a decision making tool for material, systems and technology selection.
- Explain the planning principles required for the long-term sustainability of cities (including ecocity indicators), and how these principles affect transportation, infrastructure, and the well-being of the inhabitants and the bioregion.
- Discuss how cities contribute to local, regional and global sustainability and how policy shapes the built environment.
Effective as of Fall 2019
Related Programs
Green Buildings and Sustainable Communities (EENG 8425) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Construction and the Environment
- Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Technology Full-time/Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of EENG 8425 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 87439
Dates
Jan 06 - Apr 21 Loading
- CRN 87439
- $860.90 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Apr 21 | Tue | 14:30 - 17:20 | Burnaby SW01 Rm. 2010 |
Duration
15 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- RESERVED: Course registration is restricted to students currently admitted in the EE program. Students must meet all pre-requisites and co-requisites. BEFORE YOU REGISTER, you must email Program Assistant bcit_eeng@bcit.ca for permission to take this course. Include your BCIT ID A#. No class on Reading Break March 9-13, 2025.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.