Highlights
Featured courses
Environmental Management and Sustainability
Gain a solid foundation in the principles of environmental management and sustainability. The main elements of environmental management will be discussed, including "ISO 14001 Guidelines," program design and execution, gaining leadership and organizational participation, stakeholder involvement and performance assessment.
Practical Applications for Green Roofs and Green Walls
Learn the basics of green roof and green wall design, from material and vendor selection to plant and growing medium considerations. Examine green roof and green wall systems for an in-depth understanding of the components and products utilized, as well as the applicable terminology.
Energy Resource Management: Demand
Flick a switch and you increase energy's power trip. Rein in this power by learning how to conduct energy audits, a function in a conservation-conscious energy community. Familiarize yourself with an overview of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Multimedia
Sacramento's Clean Tech Industry Booming
The region's clean tech companies are experiencing a steep growth curve in both revenue and employment. Read more about this emerging industry in this Sacramento Bee article.
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Education for Building and Construction Professionals
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Land Use and Natural Resources catalog (Spring 2012) (2.5 MB)
Sustainability Abroad
It’s not too late to check out this past summer's Sustainable Design Blog. Peruse observations and photos of sustainability projects throughout Northern Europe from Jeff Loux's summer abroad course in Sustainable Cities of Northern Europe.
UC Davis Extension’s Jeff Loux discusses sustainability following a 2009 visit to Germany with his summer abroad course in this ABC News article.
Earn Professional Credit
Many Sustainability Studies courses offer professional continuing education credits for professional accreditations including AICP, GBCI, MCLE and REHS. Check the course listings to see if the courses you’re interested are approved. Questions? Email extension@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 757-8878.
