Green Building school training courses in Charlotte, NC (public, in-house or online)

This course will cover the basic principals,materials,and methods in green construction and remodeling. This class is both for homeowners and professional builders and remodelers. This class qualifies for the NARI Green Certified Professional Certification continuing education.

This workshop is intended for professionals who are familiar with the basic concepts of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System, but new to implementing it on projects or looking to brush up on implementation best practices. It is appropriate for new LEED APs, as well as those pursuing GBCI’s LEED AP Building Design + Construction credential.

Objectives:

•Explain unique aspects of the LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations rating system.
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This one-day workshop covers the science behind building and building performance. Participants will learn the concepts and interactions between air, moisture and heat transfer in buildings, all critical in the proper functionality of homes. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program.

Objectives:
After participating in this workshop, participants should be able to, as related to buildings, explain the science and relationships between:

•Heat trans...

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This half day workshop will share marketing strategies with its participants and assist them in developing their own strategies. Participants will learn the appropriate terminology and use of information related to the LEED rating system and green building in general. The course will explore modern forms of marketing such as social networking. Participants receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program that sates professional licensure and eligibility requirements for the LEED Gre...

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Participants will learn about energy efficiency and effective ways to lessen impact on our environment, beginning with our own homes. We will address recycling beyond paper and plastic, saving energy at home through new technologies, ways to remodel homes to save energy and money, and what to look for in a contractor. We will discuss tax incentives available, different organizations that promote green living and building such as the LEED rating system, Energy-Star and others. Discussion will inc...

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