RedVector JCOM-00085

Geodesign for Sustainable Planning

Geodesign for Sustainable Planning

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: JCOM-00085

SME: Anonymous

​​Geodesign provides a design framework and supporting technology for professionals to leverage geographic information, resulting in designs that more closely follow natural systems. This approach advocates the use of six models to describe the overall planning (geodesign) process that gives us the power to use GIS as a framework for doing geodesign in digital geographic space.​ 
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:​​
  • Identify the basics of the geodesign process, including history, context, and process.
  • Explore how geodesign integrates "smart data" when building a design-making framework that keeps the public safe.
  • Recall how geodesign can protect natural resources, maintain environmental systems, reducing flooding, and minimize climate change impacts for the welfare of the community.
  • Discuss processes for multidisciplinary geodesign approaches to environmental planning to adjust and adapt to our surroundings.
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AK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00085-2027)
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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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DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - 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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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NV - Engineer (General)
NV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
NY - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00085-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Accreditation Statement: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.
NY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OH - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00085-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
OH - Engineer (General)
OH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2026)
OK - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00085-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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OK - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - 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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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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American Academy of Environmental Engineers - AAEES - Member (General)
American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - JCOM00085-2027)
Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315
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