BCIT - Introduction to Embodied Carbon & Whole-Building Life Cycle Assessments (XZEB 1160) This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice ​This course introduces the life cycle assessment (LCA) technical fundamentals needed to effectively practice of whole-building LCA and use whole-building LCA results and environmental product declarations (EPDs). Learners…  Read more

BCIT - Fundamentals of Zero Energy/Emissions and Passive House Buildings (XZEB 1001) This course covers the fundamentals of Net Zero energy/emissions and Passive House buildings, with focus on wood-frame construction. The course will help learners develop their knowledge of international, national and provincial zero energy/emissions buildings codes and standards. Students will also develop an understanding…  Read more

Gaia College - Rainwater Harvesting and Management In this course, students learn the theory and practice of how to design, build and manage rainwater harvesting systems. Suitable for professionals and trades practitioners, or for those seeking to enhance their own buildings to capture quality garden-use water in a time of increasing droughts. Dates: September 9…  Read more

Gaia College - Business Skills for Land Care Professionals While aimed at small business owners in the land care and farming sectors, this course is equally applicable to all other types of small business. Innovative and practical solutions are presented to meet challenges as students develop their own marketing and business plans. Dates: September 9…  Read more

Gaia College - Living Green Infrastructure This course provides professionals, practitioners and anyone interested in urban design with the knowledge to create greener and more livable cities. Unlike grey infrastructure strategies such as concrete sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants, Living Green Infrastructure works with nature to promote healthy urban forests and waterways. Dates: September…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Landscape Design Introducing the principles of landscape design with the Earth in mind, this course explores the elements involved in softscaping and hardscaping green spaces. Includes an overview of organic horticulture principles and practices, as well as historical garden design perspectives. Prerequisite (or co-requisite): Landscape Design Basics. Dates: September 9 -…  Read more

Gaia College - Landscape Design Basics with Sketchup Pro This course is an introduction to the language and tools of landscape design with computer software. Students learn to use SketchUp Pro and Layout to communicate their designs to clients, co-workers and contractors. This course is a prerequisite (or co-requisite) to Ecological Landscape Design. Dates: September…  Read more

Gaia College - Ecological Plant Knowledge 2 - Ornamentals This course is an exploration of how plants grow within an ecosystem with an emphasis on the proper selection and care of ornamentals. Topics include plant nomenclature, factors in successful plant groupings, weed identification and plant maintenance including specialty pruning. Dates: September 9 - December 13,…  Read more