Integrating Climate Change Data into Codes and Standards

Author: Roman Titov
As climate change accelerates, the building codes and standards we rely on must evolve to meet new environmental challenges. This course explores the critical intersection of climate science and building regulations, providing an in-depth understanding of how forward-looking climate data can be integrated into U.S. building codes. Learn from experts on the latest tools, models, and best practices to future-proof buildings and infrastructure against intensifying climate risks such as floods, extreme heat, windstorms, and wildfires. This course equips engineers, architects, and policymakers with the knowledge to create resilient, sustainable buildings that can withstand the test of time.

Climate change is reshaping the built environment, and the need to adapt is urgent. This course offers essential insights and actionable strategies to help participants integrate the latest climate science into building design and policy, ensuring safe, resilient, and sustainable communities for future generations.

Learning Objectives

This course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Understand the impact of climate change on the built environment.
• Analyze climate projection data for integration into building codes.
• Identify key gaps in current building codes that fail to address future climate risks.
• Apply forward-looking climate information to building and infrastructure design.
• Recognize the importance of collaboration between climate scientists and code developers.
• Evaluate case studies of successful integration of climate data into building standards.
• Recommend policy changes to enhance climate resilience in building codes.
• Propose solutions to enhance collaboration between stakeholders for better climate-informed building standards.

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Certificate of Completion

Upon passing a 25-question multiple-choice quiz, your certificate of completion will be available for immediate download. PDH credits are awarded once all course requirements, including the quiz, are successfully met.

Board Acceptance

We provide technical courses for PDH credits that meet Board requirements for Professional Engineers, Geologists and Land Surveyors. This course is guaranteed to be accepted for professional engineers in AK, AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY. Before purchasing this course, please confirm that your state Board is listed above.