Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) Training September 26, 2008

Course Schedule: Classes are from 8am - 4pm

September 26 & 27 November 28 & 29 January 30 & 31
October 31 & November 1 December 26 & 27 February 27 & 28

SHP is currently scheduled to meet the last Friday and Saturday of each month between September 26, 2008 and February 28, 2009. However, we recognize that November and December may require rescheduling due to the proximity of class dates to holidays. To address this we will decide if and when to reschedule classes in our first September class session. One option would be to reschedule the sessions in November and December for earlier times in those months. Please come prepared to the first class with your calendar. We expect to offer this course again in 2009.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to the Sustainable Residential Building - Philosophy of certification programs, The value of 3rd Party Verification, Selling a House that Works, Sustainable Building Programs, The Administrative and Construction Management Process Impacts

Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals - Dynamic Flows in Buildings, Thermal Flows, Air, Moisture, Light, Sound; The Importance of Place - Site assessment, Response to Climate

Module 3: Integrated Design Process - Background, Implementation, Benefits; Building Envelope Performance - Value of Constructability, Design choices, Implementation, Critical Details, Performance Testing and Diagnostics

Module 4: Integrated Performance - System Design, Mechanical Systems; System Sizing, Design & Installation, Ventilation Strategies for Single Family and Multi-Family Housing, Filtration, Lighting; Measurement & Verification

Module 5: Health & Resources - Health impacts of new construction; Materials - Resource efficiency, Durability, Toxicity, Lifecycle impacts, Carbon footprints; Water - Water Conservation Strategies

Module 6: Process & Synthesis - Importance of Process Management, Review of tools, Integrated Design Process Exercise, Presentations

Format

Each Module includes classroom learning as well as site visits to projects under construction and at completion. Four required textbooks will be used and are included in the course fee.

Audience

The target audience for this course includes appraisers, architects, builders, consultants, designers, developers, inspectors, realtors, and emerging green building industry professionals.

Certifications & Continuing Education Credits

This course is applying for USGBC Education Provider Program status as a 400-Level Mastery Course. Continuing education credits for various professions may apply. Make inquiries to our Education Coordinator if you are interested in this opportunity. This course will provide a rigorous study of building science, the residential sustainable home, and provide practical tools for your professional development, however, it will not designate individuals with LEED for Homes, AP or home energy rater status. We are confident that it will provide an excellent foundation towards those goals, though.

Deadline for Enrollment & Class Size

Course registrations will be accepted through September 26, 2008. Class size is limited to the first 25 individuals to submit payment by September 26, 2008.

Volume Discount

To qualify for a volume discount of 15% per person, four or more individuals must apply from the same organization / company. This offer is not valid in combination with any other discount offers. If you are interested in a private course for your firm, please contact Katie.

Payment Plans

EA can accept payment by credit card or check. We can accept up to three individual payments as an option to pay your course fee. If you choose this option, the first payment must be made by September 26, 2008 for a minimum of 30% total course fee. The last payment must be made by December 15, 2008. Please contact Katie to receive a payment plan form and apply for this option.

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