YouthBuild Columbus Community School
Green Building

As the construction industry is ever changing, YBCCS Construction is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date construction skills including Green Building techniques that are taking the industry by storm.
Green Building is defined by the EPA as "the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building."
Students will learn about the following green building techniques and materials:
Green Building is defined by the EPA as "the practice of creating structures and using processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and deconstruction. This practice expands and complements the classical building design concerns of economy, utility, durability, and comfort. Green building is also known as a sustainable or high performance building."
Students will learn about the following green building techniques and materials:
- Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
- Rainwater Harvesting
- LED Lighting
- Forestry Stewardship Certified Lumber
- Spray-Foam Insulation
- Recycled Shingles and Siding
- No- or Low-VOC Paints and Stains
- Concrete Countertops
- Solar Panels
- Energy Efficient Appliances
- LEED and ENERGYSTAR Ratings for Buildings
Construction - NCCER - Green Building - Homework - Projects
YouthBuild Columbus Community School
1183 Essex Avenue • Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805 • f: (614) 291-0890
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This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The
product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The
Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information,
including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness,
usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.
1183 Essex Avenue • Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 291-0805 • f: (614) 291-0890
Site Credits
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration. The
product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The
Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information,
including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness,
usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it.