August 19, 2010

Basking in Energy-Efficient A.C.

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This course focuses on general approaches to sustainable design and construction using the LEED rating system as a framework for discussion topics. 

Course Duration: 8hours         Course Cost: $399

This course is an in-depth look at sustainable landscape design and construction

Course Duration: 8hours         Course Cost: $399

This course examines traditional passive design techniques (some dating back to the Roman Empire) and shows how these strategies can be applied to contemporary design and construction to increase the energy efficiency of a building.  

Course Duration: 8hours         Course Cost: $399

This course examines five alternative building systems that are being used throughout the U.S. for both residential and commercial construction.  These include Recycled Composite Block, Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs), Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), Strawbale and Superadobe construction. 

Course Duration: 8hours         Course Cost: $399

This course outlines the design and installation details for underground cisterns and greywater systems. 

Course Duration: 8hours       Course Cost: $399

This course is an in-depth look at the "green-ness" of materials used to finish the inside of a building. Topics examined include indoor air quality, embodied energy and recyclability of finishes such as paint, insulation, counters and flooring.   

Course Duration: 8hours        Course Cost: $399

Entry-level course, designed for anyone looking to learn the fundamental of solar PV or to become a solar photovoltaic installer or techincian. This workshop course will provide a great foundation for those looking to find employment in the ever expanding PV market. The course prepares you for entry level NABCEP certification. This course is availiable in spanish.

Course Duration: 40hours        Course Cost: $1999

In this course you will learn the fundamentals of building science – thermodynamics, heat systems and transfer, moisture and humidity, airflow, insulation, thermal boundaries, R/U values, pressure boundaries, air sealing, blower door and duct testing technology, ventilation, building calculations, combustion science and testing and energy conservation strategies. BPI Certified

Course Duration: 48hours        Course Cost: $1945 in class / $945 online

This course offers an excellent overview of green products and materials and what real estate professionals may see as clients begin to show interest in these new types of renovations.  We review and qualify a real estate professional's role as these new inquiries enter the marketplace. The classroom course for Real Estate Agents has been approved for CE in many states.  This series is designed to allow time for laws, state and federal initiatives, and methodologies to come to a stable level for further education.  This series will expand over three years to allow this new "green" arena to implement new initiatives and laws within the United States.  This will scale to allow education for all real estate professionals and those in the real estate industry an in depth full understanding on these initiatives to be implemented into each community in the United States.

 Course Duration: 6hours         Course Cost: $99

Designed for understanding on all levels, we will define concepts such as sustainability, green certifications and green standards.  We will include a step-by-step guide for developing an energy plan and define your commitment to become more socially responsible.

Course Duration: 6hours      Course Cost: $99

COMING SOON!  This course offers the student a strong understanding and introduction of what green building is and how the term relates to their profession.  It reviews federal agencies, green facts and new initiatives currently available to the public.  We define in depth the financing tools and mortgage products that need to be marketed.  A thorough overview of EEM's and EIM's is covered with green underwriting guidelines, and how these tools increase ratios and help a homeowner to become more energy efficient.  Federal tax incentives, funding and financial resources are reviewed so students can share this information with their client base.

Course Duration: 6hours         Course Cost: $99