Overview
About the program
The Principles of Regenerative Building microcredential will train professionals to deliver low-impact buildings needed to achieve net zero energy and carbon targets. Many of the strategies that enhance a building’s resilience — such as independence from energy grids and the ability to withstand climate-influenced events — are also low-carbon strategies, as they negate the need for carbon-emitting energy and new materials.
The microcredential will consist of the following three new courses:
- XRGN 4515 – Building Certifications and Rating Systems is an exploration certifications and rating systems in response to the growing need to measure the success of building designs in combating climate change and addressing social issues.
- XRGN 4525 – Introduction to Regenerative Building goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and revitalizing ecosystems and communities.
- XRGN 4535 – Resilience and Equity in the Built Environment provides a strong focus on the interconnectedness of social, environmental, and cultural factors. This course also explores a range of topics essential for designing spaces that address the challenges of our rapidly changing world.
Entrance Requirements
Application processing
Ongoing throughout the year.
Recommended for success
This program is open to students from Construction or Building Design fields, graduates of Environmental Engineering or related fields, or those employed in or with experience in building trades and construction with the ability to read building plans and specifications.
International applicants
This program is not available to international students. View available programs
Apply to program
Formal application to the microcredential is not required. Upon successful completion of the courses, email the program contact with your full name, student number, and mailing address to be issued a microcredential.
Scheduled Intakes
January 2024Costs & Supplies
Tuition fees
Flexible Learning (Part-time Studies) tuition is charged on a course-by-course basis. Please see the Flexible Learning Tuition & Fees page for more information.
Courses
Class hours
Please see the individual course page for specific times.
Program matrix
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| Required Courses: | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| XRGN 4515 | Building Certifications | 2.0 | |
| XRGN 4525 | Introduction to Regenerative Building | 3.0 | |
| XRGN 4535 | Resilience and Equity in the Built Environment | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits: | 8.0 | ||
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Transfer credit
Do you have credits from another BC/Yukon post-secondary school? Do you want to know if they transfer to courses here at BCIT? Check out BCIT's Transfer Equivalency Database to find out.
Program Details
Program length
Students can register course-by-course, and take any individual course according to interest. To receive this microcredential, students must complete all three courses. Maximum timeline to complete all courses is five years.
Grading
Students require a final grade of 50% in each course to successfully complete this program.Program delivery
Online: This program is delivered fully online.
Program location
Contact Us
Brenda Martens
Building Circularity Project Leader/Faculty
Email: brenda_martens@bcit.ca
Sarah Campbell
Sustainability Programming Manager
Tel: 604-456-1148
Email: Sarah_Campbell@bcit.ca
Melinda Mar
Administrative Assistant
Tel: 604-412-7657
Email: Mmar1@bcit.ca
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