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AEC409 – Sustainable Bath & Kitchen Design…THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER OFFERED
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Explain the importance of water conservation and the value of water efficiency in residential environments.
- Discuss the four components of a green building: health, efficiency, restorative technologies, and adaptability.
- State the considerations of green product selection, including single attribute certifications, multi-attribute certifications, and life cycle assessment costs of green building.
- Describe various water efficiency programs, including LEED® for Homes™, REGREEN™, NAHB, and WaterSense®.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Robert Zimmerman, LEED AP on behalf of Kohler Co.. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Robert Zimmerman, LEED AP
Title: Senior Staff Engineer, Water Conservation Initiatives, Kohler Co.
Background: Rob Zimmerman is currently the Senior Staff Engineer for Water Conservation Initiatives at Kohler Co., in Kohler, Wisconsin. In his position at Kohler Co., he is involved with all aspects of water conservation related to plumbing fixtures and faucets. Some of his responsibilities include working with government regulators and water utilities on water conservation program development, helping professionals in the green building industry understand how to design water-efficient buildings, and supporting and growing Kohler’s line of water-efficient plumbing products.
Rob is a member of AWWA, the Wisconsin Water Resources Association, and regularly participates in meetings of the Plumbing Manufacturers’ Institute, the California Urban Water Conservation Council, and is a member of the steering committee that helped advise EPA on the formation of its new water-efficient product labeling program called WaterSense. Rob is a LEED Accredited Professional. Rob has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, and a MS in Engineering Management from the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
