RedVector RV-10682

Green Design: Economics of Green Building

Green Design: Economics of Green Building

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-10682

SME: Seaneen Brown

In this course we will present an in-depth study of the perceived and actual costs associated with green building. You will get an overview of the federal, state, and local tax credits available; life cycle cost analysis; and business incentives to go green. We will also review a couple of case studies.
Course Objectives

At the end of this course you will be able to:

  • Identify multiple business incentives for going green
  • Describe life cycle costs and how they are determined
  • List what factors affect direct and indirect costs of green building
  • Recognize the differences between truly green claims and greenwashing
  • Discuss relative costs of LEED and non-LEED buildings
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Seaneen Brown
Seaneen Brown Photo
Seaneen Brown is project coordinator currently working with her husband on small commercial and residential architecture in private practice. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Villanova University. She later obtained her Masters in Architecture from the University of TN. After interning in Florida and Sydney, Australia, Seaneen now calls Nashville home. She has previously served at 2 year term as the Middle TN delegate for the Southeast Regional Council of the USGBC, and is a member of the local chapter of the AIA Committee on the Environment as well as a volunteer for the Tennessee Fund for Sustainability. Outside of work, Seaneen enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children and, in her free time, is an avid CrossFitter.
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AK - Architect (General - RV936-2028)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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IL - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
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IN - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2026)
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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