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SUMMARY:Sustainable Homes Professional
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge design and building best practices from our expert instructor\, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer\, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building and shares practical insights on the following: \n\nBuilding science fundamentals & moisture management\nHigh performance wall & roof assemblies\nHVAC product selection & integrated system design\nWater conservation techniques\nIndoor air quality\, green material considerations & health impacts\nLocal green/energy efficiency building programs & incentives\n\n​SHP is a comprehensive\, interactive\, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals who are looking to take their projects to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly modules can be taken individually and provide participants with an opportunity to gain valuable information and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via: \n\n\n\nLecture\, discussion\, hands-on exercises\, & short assignments\nGuest speakers that share past projects\, experiences\, & expertise on issues that are critical to building quality homes successfully\nTwo tours of under-construction or recently-completed green certified homes with builders & raters on-site to explain approaches\, reveal cost/benefit analysis\, & answer questions\nA final project that progresses throughout the course and puts principles into practice by guiding participants in designing their own high performance building or research project\n\n​A certification exam at the end of the course allows participants to earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage also provides logos and marketing support to help SHPs gain visibility as informed green building professionals. \nThe SHP accreditation program was first offered in 2008 and has since has been offered over 20 times across Oregon\, all the while maintaining a longstanding reputation for depth\, applied learning\, and outstanding quality. SHP is complementary to other industry credentials\, like LEED AP\, LEED GA\, SBA\, CPHC\, BPI\, HERS\, and others. SHPs are architects\, builders\, developers\, remodelers\, raters/verifiers\, subcontractors\, planners\, engineers\, third-party verification program staff\, real estate professionals\, appraisers\, educators\, and building operators who value quality craftsmanship\, whole system thinking\, and sustainable practices. \n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\n\n\nOvercome common barriers & misconceptions of high performance building\nAnalyze the costs & benefits of incorporating green building products and approaches\nTake advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments\, utilities and nonprofits\nIdentify the full breadth of building best practices from site layout to flooring selection\nEnhance your knowledge of building science & how a home functions as a system\nEstablish a sustainable design goal by incorporating energy\, water\, & resource efficiency while maintaining a comfortable\, durable\, healthy building\nDevelop marketing strategies & support to strengthen the business case for green building\nGain a builder/designer-centric approach to achieving the following certification standards: Passive House\, Zero Energy\, Earth Advantage®\, LEED®\, EPS\, ENERGY STAR\, Living Building Challenge\, & more.\n\n\n\nBenefits\n\n10 site visit tours to certified homes and 5 guest speaker presentations (see photos)\nSpecial guest access to the Earth Advantage Home Certification online points worksheet for final project review & submission\nProfessional differentiation that comes with accredited SHP designation\, use of logo\, and listing on the Earth Advantage Accredited Professionals online registry\nValuable networking opportunities with green building experts and fellow accredited SHPs that will help you develop a strong referral network\nSHP Manual\, Resource Guide and course textbooks:\n\nResidential Energy by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi (provided by Earth Advantage)\nBuilder’s Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates by Joseph Lstiburek (E-book purchased by student)\n\n\nDiscounts on future Earth Advantage and partner trainings and events​\n\nortland\, OR\nEarth Advantage Classroom\n623 SW Oak Street\, Third Floor\, Portland\, OR 97205 (map) \nNovember 15\, 2019 – April 4\, 2020\n6 monthly 2-day modules\nAll classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nIndividual modules can be taken in random order over multiple sessions to achieve SHP accreditation \n\n\n\nCourse Modules\nPortland\, OR\nFall 2019\n\n\nModule 1: Green Building Market & Integrated Design\nNov 15 & 16\n\n\nModule 2: Building Science Fundamentals\nDec 6 & 7\n\n\nModule 3: High Performance Building Envelopes\nJan 10 & 11\n\n\nModule 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing\nFeb 7 & 8\n\n\nModule 5: Health\, Materials\, and Water\nMar 6 & 7\n\n\nModule 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam\nApr 3 & 4\n\n\n\n  \nQuestions? Contact Heather Kendall at hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503.968.7160 x20.
URL:https://insider.energytrust.org/event/sustainable-homes-professional/
LOCATION:Earth Advantage\, 623 SW Oak St\, Suite 300\, Portland\, OR\, 97205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Design + New Construction,Green/Sustainability,Weatherization
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SUMMARY:All About ADUs
DESCRIPTION:Gain Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) expertise and become an ‘ADU Specialist’!\n\n\n\n\nThis half-day course is intended for professionals looking to increase their knowledge about Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) development in order to respond to increasing client demand for properties with ADU potential.\nIncreasing rates of prospective home buyers are interested in building an ADU on their property\, and real estate professionals can be on the cutting edge of this emerging development trend to help homeowners/developers understand site eligibility\, development process and costs\, and the return on investment of ADUs. This course is intended to help real estate professionals understand the basic planning and building regulations for ADU development in Portland and provide some insight on ADU regulations in the broader Portland Metro area. \nPromote your new ADU expertise and become an ADU Specialist!\n(This is an optional designation and it is not required in order to attend the All About ADUs course).   \n\n\nSteps to becoming an ADU Specialist: \n\nYou must be an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional\n\nEarth Advantage Broker (EA Broker) \nAccredited Green Appraiser (AGA)\nSustainable Homes Professional (SHP)\n\n\nTake the All About ADUs course\nPass the online ADU Exam to earn the ADU Specialist credential.\n\nIf you are: \n\nAlready an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional (EA Broker\, AGA or SHP)? \n\nAttend the All About ADUs course\nTake the online ADU Exam.\n\n\nNot already an Earth Advantage Accredited Professional? (in no particular order)\n\nEarn your Earth Advantage Accredited Professional designation\n\nEA Broker (live or online)\nAGA (online)\nSHP (live)\n\n\nAttend the All About ADUs course\n\n\nTake the ADU Exam for free!
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