Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin

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GREEN DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Explorations

Course Description:   This course examines the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the principles and technologies that support sustainable and high-performance building design. Students learn how green building jobs and practices can impact climate change and study green energy, green agriculture, and green transportation systems, including emerging technologies such as water, wind, and solar power. Instruction highlights the key systems and stakeholders involved in high-performance buildings and the wide range of jobs and skills needed across green industries. Students also explore how businesses are adapting to increased demand for sustainable products and services and consider potential career pathways in green building and related green sectors.