YouthBuild Columbus Community School

Green Building

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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:
  • 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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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our History
    • School Safety
    • School Closing Policy
    • Calendar
    • Child Find Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Enrollment
    • Application
  • Programs
    • Academic Curriculum >
      • PBIS
      • College Credit Plus
    • AmeriCorps >
      • Schools Who Match
      • Projects
    • Career Technical Education >
      • Construction >
        • NCCER
        • Green Building
        • Homework
        • Construction Downloads
        • Construction Projects
      • Healthcare >
        • Phlebotomy
        • EKG Technician
        • CCMA
        • CSCC
      • Retail/Business/Customer Services
      • Information Technology
      • FLEX Credits
    • DOL
  • Our Family
    • YB Parents >
      • Parent Notice
    • YB Students >
      • Blog
      • Graduation
    • YB Alumni >
      • Where Are They Now?
      • YBCCS Alumni Video
      • Postsecondary Education
    • YB Staff
  • Community
    • AMP >
      • Ohio Means Jobs
    • Go Green!
    • Columbus Blessing Boxes Project
    • Social Media
    • Kroger Community Rewards
    • Volunteer for YouthBuild
  • Safe and Drug-Free School
  • Board Meetings
  • Annual Report
    • 2020-2021 Federal Programs Information
  • Coronavirus Updates and Information
  • Jobs