Course Description:
AIA = 1.5 HSW LU, GBCI = Self report, LA = 1.5 HSW PDHs
Creating healthier communities that promote human dignity and joy is at the heart of designing for equitable futures. Building social equity and advocating for environmental sustainability means considering whole systems, cultures, and communities. This on-demand seminar will explore where and how public health meets health care, climate, and housing. Speakers will present global and local projects that serve diverse communities and explore community health elements that advance social impact, sustainability, and resilience.

Austin Energy Green Building team members host the sessions and provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices.

Continuing Education Credits:
• AEGB staff will report your 1.5 AIA Learning Units (HSW/LUs).
• AEGB staff will report your 1.5 LA Professional Development Hours (HSW/PDHs).
• Self report your GBCI CEUs.
• You can find your certificates in the “My Certificates” under the profile menu.
• Email the certificate to your AEGB representative if you are taking this course for a rating measure.
• Email greenbuilding@austinenergy.com if you need assistance.

Learning Objectives:
• Address systemic challenges in communities.
• Identify architecture that promotes justice and human dignity.
• Apply public health principles in building designs that can prevent chronic disease in communities.
• Use strategies to design multifamily facilities for the health and well-being of residents.

Course Length:
The entire course takes about two hours to complete. You can start and stop as needed throughout the course.

Course Outline:
• Course welcome and materials
• Seminar video recorded October 26th, 2023
• Quiz - 15 questions
• AEGB on-demand learning end-of-course survey
• Course completion certificate - requires a passing score of 80%

Speakers:
• Katie Swenson, Senior Principal, MASS Design Group
• Anna Lake-Smith, Senior Design Manager, Foundation Communities
• Jon Hagar, Principal & Director of Affordable Housing, Forge Craft Architecture + Design