Get Your Bachelor's Degree at College of the Canyons

Want to help build a better, more sustainable world? A degree in Building Performance could be your next step.

This program teaches you how to design and improve buildings that use less energy and water, create less waste, and provide a healthier environment for living or working. You’ll learn how smart planning and construction can make buildings more efficient and make a real difference in how communities face climate change.

The Bachelor of Science in Building Performance is a hands-on and technical program. You’ll take science-based courses that prepare you for real-world jobs in green building, energy design, and sustainable architecture. It’s a great choice if you're looking for a career that combines creativity, science, and environmental impact.

A degree in Building Performance opens the door to jobs where you can make buildings smarter, healthier, and more energy efficient. You’ll be part of the movement to design spaces that are better for people—and better for the planet.

Graduates in this field are in demand across industries like construction, architecture, engineering, and sustainability. Whether you’re working for a design firm, a government agency, or a green tech company, your skills will help shape the future of the built environment.

Whether you’re designing new buildings or improving existing ones, this degree gives you the power to build a better future for your community and your career.

You could explore career paths in several important roles:

• Energy Analyst

• Sustainable Design Specialist

• Building Systems Coordinator

• Green Construction Project Manager

• LEED Certification Consultant

• Resiliency and Climate Planner

• Smart Building Technologist

This field is growing fast, and it’s not just a job. It’s a chance to create long-term change, starting with the spaces where we live, learn, and work.