This course is an exploration of the impact of building materials on human health, society, and the environment. You learn about toxic exposure and the way toxic chemicals enter the human body. Finally, you consider vulnerabilities in communities and methods for making healthier material choices. This course covers a wide range of toxics and health concerns. It is designed to give you a basic understanding of healthier materials as context within the Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building specialization. This course is intended for anyone, but experience in design, architecture, or a similar field will be beneficial.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
• Assess the human health impact of toxic chemicals in building materials
• Evaluate the health impact of building materials using current methods and resources
• Apply strategies for reducing the health and environmental impacts of building materials throughout their life cycles
Status: Sustainability Standards
Sustainability Standards
Status: Community Development
Community Development
Intermediate·Course·13 hours
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5.0
·Reviewed Oct 30, 2024
Very interesting and informative. And easy to follow all the time. Great lectures and super useful links inside.
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Anna
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 27, 2026
Excellent course! I've learned a so much as a designer and now have a clearer understanding of how to apply these principles in my work. I also feel more confident making healthier material choices that can positively impact those around me. The instructors explain concepts clearly, and the course structure keeps you motivated to keep learning. The best online course I've taken so far.
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Petra
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·Reviewed Oct 31, 2024
Very interesting and informative. And easy to follow all the time. Great lectures and super useful links inside.
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aidana
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 22, 2024
маңызды ақпараттармен таныстым
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Олжас
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·Reviewed Nov 10, 2024
Very interesting course
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soksamnang
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·Reviewed Nov 29, 2025
good lesson
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Наурызбай
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·Reviewed Dec 5, 2025
Very good
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Айтбай
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 3, 2025
хорошо
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Asylkhan
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·Reviewed Dec 16, 2025
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Praveen
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 9, 2026
Good
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Mariana
4.0
·Reviewed Jul 15, 2026
Lo escribiré en mi lengua materna, pues lo considero importante para expresarme mejor.
PROS:
El curso es muy bueno como introducción al tema, la información esta actualizada e invita al estudiante a profundizar por su cuenta.
La flexibilidad facilita mucho el aprendizaje a personas con poca disposición de tiempo.
CONTRAS:
Varios links dentro del curso no son de libre acceso o están deshabilitados, incluso un par por parte de Parsons. Considerando que el curso esta en linea. Se debe mejorar la accesibilidad a los recursos que se facilitan.
(Son opcionales, pero son parte de la formación a final de cuentas).
