50%  of the world's population now lives in cities, with this percentage projected to increase.  As urban population growth continues, urban centers face the problems of  infrastructure, climate change, pollution etc., But addressing the new urban agenda requires a new model of cooperation across sectors and all tiers of government.

With the overall goal of encouraging and facilitating the uptake of sustainable construction methods, it is hoped that the learning will ultimately encourage dialogue towards mutual recognition between green building rating systems.

The purpose of this course is to prepare its students to understand the Israeli Standard for Green Building, SI5281. The SI5281standard was shaped by local environmental, regulatory and market conditions. By the end of the course, students will have learned the skills necessary to develop strategies and related actions to enhance sustainability.