Are you environmentally conscious? Could the culture around you benefit from some "green" change? Join us this fall!
Fall 2011 Classes:
Group 1: Six Mondays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, (break) and Dec. 5, 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Group 2: Six Thursdays, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, (break) and Dec. 8, 7:00pm to 8:45pm
Group 3: Washington County, TBD
This one-day program is designed to introduce planners, planning commissioners and other interested municipal staff, council members and citizens to the concept of how to use The Natural Step Framework as a foundation for creating a sustainable community.
Course Description
Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building construction practices. Distinguish between the region's three most prominent green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.
Continuing Education Credits Available
AIA: 2 Learning Units
CCB: 2 elective hours
The S.T.A.R. (Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals) program gives real estate professionals the tools to market, sell, and communicate with clients about green building. In this two-day course, participants learn about the Northwest’s leading green home certification programs while gaining the skills needed to help clients with their sustainable needs and green building questions.
As a S.T.A.R. graduate, you will be able to do the following:
• Differentiate yourself in the marketplace with green building knowledge;
