Residential Builders: Opportunity for Free Workshop
by Joe Hergert, USGBC
USGBC invites NCR members to participate in a free pilot of a new faculty-led USGBC workshop entitled "REGREEN: Implementing Green Residential Concepts and Strategies."
Who: Qualified candidates* on a first-come, first-served basis
What: Participate in a new 2-day 300-level Faculty-led workshop:
Where: USGBC Headquarters in downtown Washington, DC
When: 2-day Workshop: Tuesday, October 6th AND Wednesday, October 7th 2009, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Qualified Participants receive free admission to workshop pilot, plus:
Participant workbook
Light continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day
Certificate of completion stating participation in the 14 hour pilot. (Although these pilot courses will not yet be approved for CE credit, participants may use certificates to self-report to any participating organization, and AIA members may request submission of credits after course approval in July.)
Qualified Participants must provide:
Full, active participation for both days in the workshop and activities
Honest feedback at the end of the workshop (half-hour included in 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM time)
*How do you register? If you are interested, send an email to Joe Hergert at jhergert@usgbc.org no later than Monday, September 21st and be sure to include the following information:
A brief description of your experience with green residential remodeling (projects and/or overall knowledge)-- 500 words or less required so that we can ensure we have the appropriate audience for pilot testing.
Limited seating is available; candidates will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration instructions will be sent to selected candidates by September 22rd.
Please review each course description before applying:
REGREEN: Implementing Green Residential Remodeling Concepts and Strategies
This workshop is intended for design and construction professionals involved in implementing green remodeling strategies on residential retrofit projects. It is appropriate for professionals who are familiar with the basic building science and green building principles but who want to learn more about implementing climate specific energy, water, and resource efficient retrofit strategies. This workshop will discuss the unique factors inherent in retrofit projects, including the professional and client role in scoping, designing, constructing and maintaining a residential project.
The instructors will discuss the appropriateness and implementation of green strategies pertaining to site, foundation, building envelop, all major residential systems and equipment, applicable renewable energies, space utilization, finished surfaces, furnishings and fittings. Participants will also learn about applicable incentives and policies. Finally, instructor and students will explore the business side of green retrofits. Two case studies woven into the workshop will help illustrate key concepts and strategies as they relate to two radically different climate conditions.
Participants will be asked to come equipped with their own residential retrofit case study. A large portion of the second day will be focused on student, individual case studies and applying what they have learned as well as fostering further discovery and conversation.
Learning Objectives
* Distinguish principles of green remodeling
* Identify an effective approach to sustainable residential retrofits
* Based on home performance audit results, evaluate prioritize, and implement retrofit strategies to mitigate findings
* Employ building science principles and whole-house systems approach on your next remodel project
* Implement residential green remodeling strategies on your next project
* Conduct a value-based, ROI analysis for common green remodeling strategies
* Identify opportunities within other green building programs/rating systems
* Identify the resources available in the REGREEN Program
* Practice green business development
Recommended Prior Knowledge Participants are expected to have the following knowledge in advance of taking this offering:
Familiarity with green building basics a must.
Familiarity of basic building science concepts a must.
Understanding fundamental components of a home performance audit a must.
Familiarity with REGREEN Guidelines, available at www.regreenprogram.org a must.