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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ADVISOR
nine-month, certificate program |
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PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2011-12
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SBA Program Overview
SBA Program Format
The Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Course is a nine-month, specialized training program,
designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building. In this program, you will learn knowledge and skills that respond to Washington
state's new high performance for state-funded building and the growing green building movement.
New! Washington State License Renewal Requirements
Now approved by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education System (CES) for 100 learning units!
Interactive
Interactive class discussion and rigorous inquiry are integrated throughout the course. Participation is encouraged, since it enhances a cooperative and fun learning experience. In-class exercises and an in-depth group project reinforce technical concepts and support the development of competencies.
Expert Instruction
Experts in their fields present the latest and the proven in sustainable design and in construction and operation techniques, with an emphasis on both practical applications and underlying theories.
Hands-On Exercises
Each unit incorporates work on an in-depth small group project, which reinforces technical concepts and develops competencies in applying LEED™, Living Building™, and other sustainable criteria to the built environment.
Demonstrated Competencies
Written papers for each unit and a final group project presentation are required to document learning and to earn credit.
Field Trips
Site visits to exemplary local projects provide opportunities to test conceptual understanding.
Integrated Approach
Units are fully integrated by the lead instructor to reinforce learning and to provide familiarity with cross-disciplinary aspects of applied sustainability.
Readings
Focused reading selections are assigned to augment learning.
Cross-Sector Applicability
Content (including case studies and project-based exercises) addresses various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment).
Who Should Participate
Architects and Engineers
Tenant and Developer Representatives
Project Managers
Other Building Industry Professionals
Resource Conservation Specialists
Program Benefits
By the end of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify and discuss key practices of sustainable building
- Establish competencies in applying LEED™, Built Green™, and other relevant criteria and established guidelines
- Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures
- Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by government, utilities and
- non-profit organizations
- Work with architects, designers, builders, building operators, and utilities to improve a building's performance
- Establish a sustainable design goal for project development
- Assist in the education and training of staff in sustainable building
Schedule for 2011-2012
Classes meet one weekend (Friday and Saturday) per month for nine months.
Class dates: PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2011-12 10/14 - 15, 11/11 - 12, 12/9 - 10, 1/13 - 14, 2/10 - 11, 3/9 - 10, 4/13 - 14, 5/11 - 12, 6/8 - 9
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
Cost
$1,995 (subject to change)
(STEPP Payment Plan Option: Put a portion of fee down at the time of registration and pay the remainder
six weeks after the quarter starts. $10 set up fee applies. Please contact the Cashier's Office at 360.475.7181 for details. Subject to change.
Refund Policy
10 business days prior to first day of class, 100% less $100 processing fee
Within 10 business days, or day of or after start of class, no refund
To receive an information packet or join our mailing list, please contact: ContinuingEd@olympic.edu or 360.475.7786
All schedules and details are subject to change.
