OCT 22, 2010

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS 

Program Objectives 

By the end of this course participants will be able to: 

• Identify and articulate the key practices of sustainable building Establish competencies in applying LEED®, Built Green® and other relevant  criteria or established guidelines 
• Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures 
• Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, 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 
• Upon successful course completion students are eligible to take the CSBA exam 

Course Description 

The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) course is a nine-month, specialized training course and certification exam designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building. 

Who Should Participate 

Join the hundreds of professionals who have taken the SBA course including:  

• Architects and Engineers 
• Tenant and Developer  
• Representatives 
• Project Managers 
• Other Building Industry  
• Professionals
• Resource Conservation  
• Specialists 

Benefits of the Course 

• Save long term costs for building owners, operators and tenants 
• Improve the environmental, social and economic viability of the region 
• Reduce environmental impacts 
• Decrease owner liability 
• Improve your skills in a rapidly growing field

Expert Instructors

Experts in their fields will present the proven and the latest in sustainable design, construction and operation techniques with an emphasis on both practical applications and underlying theories. 

Interactive Format

Interactive class discussion and rigorous inquiry will be integrated throughout the course. Participation will be encouraged and expected to enhance a cooperative, fun learning experience. Each unit will include an in-depth small group project that will reinforce technical concepts and develop competencies in applying LEED®, Built Green®, and other local programs. 

Demonstrated Competencies   

Small group project presentations and written papers summarizing results will be required for each unit to document learning and  for credit.

Field Trips

Site visits to exemplary projects will provide opportunities to test conceptual understanding with real projects. 

Integrated  Approach

Units will be fully integrated by the lead instructor to reinforce learning and provide familiarity with cross-disciplinary aspects of applied sustainability. 

Readings

Focused reading selections will be assigned for further learning. 

Resources

Internet and other resources will be integrated into the classroom experience. 

Cross-Sector Applicability

Course content (including case studies and project- based exercises) will address various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment), etc. 

Become a Certified  Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA)