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Advanced Green Building Courses to Be Available in 2010
The NAHB University of Housing is revising the 2006 Green Building for Building Professionals course to incorporate information on the National Green Building Standard approved by the American National Standards Institute and the accompanying online scoring tool, which allows builders anywhere to design, build and score green projects and then certify them through NAHBGreen.
Under development are two new advanced green building courses geared specifically toward builders and remodelers. Upon completion, both courses will become the curriculum for a Master Green Builder Remodeler (MGBR) designation.
The two new courses are:
- Green Project Management. This two-day course helps builders and remodelers successfully integrate green building practices and techniques into the management of a project by focusing on the whole-house approach to building. The course will also discuss how to navigate and incorporate the NAHBGreen verification and certification process in the project.
- Green Building Science. This two-day course instructs builders and remodelers on proper building science techniques for constructing a high-performance residence — a home that is built to be more energy efficient and also more durable, comfortable, healthy and environmentally responsible.
Noted green building pioneer Peter Yost, the residential program manager for BuildingGreen.com, is leading the consulting team that has been charged with developing the coursework for the new designation.
The new courses are expected to be available next year.
For additional information, e-mail Chad Riedy at NAHB, or call him at 800-368-5242 x8225.
 The Future of Residential Construction Is Green
The Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation teaches builders, remodelers and other industry professionals techniques for incorporating green building principles into homes using cost-effective and affordable options.
Earning the CGP demonstrates to clients and peers your commitment to the best and latest in green building practices and techniques. More than 1,000 people have earned the CGPdesignation to date.
For more information, visit www.nahb.org/CGPinfo.
 ‘National Green Building Standard’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“The National Green Building Standard,” available through BuilderBooks.com, provides “green” practices that can be incorporated into multifamily and single-family new home construction, home remodeling and additions and site development.
The standard covers lot design, resource, energy and water efficiency; indoor environment quality; and owner education.
Currently the first and only ANSI-approved green building rating system, the National Green Building Standard is the benchmark for green homes.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here.
‘Building Greener Neighborhoods’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Building Greener Neighborhoods,” available through Digital Delivery at BuilderBooks.com, shows those involved in building new communities the advantages and rewards of saving, planting and transplanting more trees in their developments.
The examples are drawn from decades of experience of land developers, home builders and urban foresters.
To download this publication in a PDF format, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
 ‘Profit from Building Green’ Available at BuilderBooks.com
“Profit from Building Green — Award-Winning Tips to Build Energy Efficient Homes,” available through BuilderBooks.com, showcases what energy conscious award-winning builders are doing, provides innovative energy-efficient features and covers successful techniques for building this niche market.
To view or purchase this publication online, click here, or call 800-223-2665.
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