Classes and Events

Sustainable Homes Professional Training

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This rigorous 6-month certification course includes monthly classroom instruction, field studies, an on-site practicum and a final exam. Sustainable Homes
Professional Training will impart a deep level of knowledge and understanding regarding sustainable building practices and implementation. Building industry professionals will understand the dynamics of the integrated design process for incorporating these practices and honing their deliverables.

CONTENT

In-depth training of residential certification rating systems, building science
fundamentals, integrated performance systems, health, sustainable materials, energy and water efficiency and carbon footrpints.

FORMAT

Participants meet the last Friday and Saturday of every month for classroom instruction at Earth Advantage. Tours of Earth Advantage, LEED-H and ENERGY STAR certified homes will also occur on these days.

AUDIENCE

Appraisers, architects, builders, consultants, designers, developers, inspectors, realtors and emerging building industry professionals.

ACCREDITATION

This course is the equivalent of a 400-level master class and may satisfy
continuing education credits for various professionals. Make inquiries to our Education Coordinator if you are interested in this opportunity.

FEE

$1,625 includes all materials, fees and tours, Sept 08 - Feb 09
20% discount for active EA Builders
15% discount for SBA and EA S.T.A.R. Graduates
10% discount for non-profits

TO REGISTER
Katie Schnepp, Education Coordinator
kschnepp@earthadvantage.org
www.earthadvantage.org

Fall term for this 6 month course starts:
September
26th & 27th

9 am - 4 pm

Earth Advantage
16280 SW Upper
Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224

Are you ready to enter the rapidly growing green building market?

LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance "green" homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. LEED certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards, and gives homeowners confidence that their home is durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Instructors:
Randy Hansell,
Senior Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage & USGBC Faculty

Andrew Shepard,
Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage
Builder Outreach Specialist, NW Energy Star New Homes Program

Dan Saddler,
Green Building Consultant, Earth Advantage

Location:
Earth Advantage National Center
16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224

Continuing education credits available.

Sustainability Training for Accredited Real Estate Professionals

This 2-day course is designed to give real estate professionals the understanding and tools they need to work effectively with their clients who want to buy/sell green homes. This highly interactive workshop teaches key marketing strategies and value propositions that help realtors translate the benefits of green homes to their clients. Course fee includes training binder, useful resources, tour of a green home and breakfast/lunch for both days. Upon successfully passing the exam, participants become certified and receive a complimentary listing on the Earth Advantage website as an Earth Advantage S.T.A.R. Professional Broker.

* Up-Coming Classes throughout Oregon *

June 11 & 12: Portland
June 25 & 26: Ashland
July 16 & 17: Eugene
July 23 & 24: Portland
September 3 &4: Portland
September 17 & 18: Bend

Instructors:

Jill Sughrue
Sustainability Consultant/Trainer

Kristen Staver
Realtor & Earth S.T.A.R. Certified

For more information on each class, please see our Realtors Section on the left-hand navigation bar, or contact Education Coordinator Katie Schnepp at (503) 968-7160 x.18.

Earth Advantage invites you to “What’s Green building?”, an introduction to the green building phenomenon and home certification programs.

Discover why the Northwest is leading the country in the green building movement. Learn about three leading green home certification programs - Earth Advantage®, ENERGY STAR® and LEED® for Homes.

Examian the benefits of sustainable building practices and discover the future of the residential building from local Oregon experts.

Earth Advantage
16280 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97224

Free coffee/pastries provided

RSVP: Reserve your seat today!
Katie Schnepp, (503) 968-7160 x.18
kschnepp@earthadvantage.org

July 17
8 - 10am
Earth Advantage
Free

There still remain outdated perceptions of fluorescent lighting that have created negative stereotypes around CFLs. Whether an ENERGY STAR builder is using CFLs, ENERGY STAR fixtures or LEDs, there are great quality products available to light the home. When used properly these lights will look better than the standard incandescent lights. This presentation demonstrates the proper ways to light an ENERGY STAR home in the Northwest for aesthetics and energy savings. The many benefits of fluorescent lighting are explained and outdated perceptions are dispelled. There is some exploration into new LED lighting technologies as well.

Instructors:

Cheryl Newman, Lighting Specialist-
Cheryl serves a dual role as a lighting specialist and market development coordinator for the Northwest ENERGY STAR Homes program. She has nearly 4 years experience in ENERGY STAR lighting and has built solid manufacturer and builder relationships in that time. Cheryl has a bachelor of science in Environmental Management from Concordia University and a Master in Business Administration from Portland State University. Cheryl is Lighting Certified (LC) through the NCQLP and Lighting Specialist (LS) certified through ALA.

Randy Hansell, Senior Green Building Consultant. Randy is senior Green Building Consultant with Earth Advantage, Inc. His expertise lies in research, program design and implementation. His current areas of expertise lie in residential sustainable building design strategies and project management. He is currently a faculty member of the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes committee and is Earth Advantage’s Program Manager for delivering the LEES for Homes program in the northwest. Randy oversees LEED for Homes projects in Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming and Hawaii.

Active LEED for Homes builders differentiate themselves in today’s market with high performance homes that are innovative and resource efficient. This 2-hour session will provide an overview of the LEED for Homes program and how you can incorporate these practices into your current building efforts. Randy Hansell, Program Manager, Senior Green Building Consultant and USGBC Faculty, delivers Certification and Rater Trainings to building industry professionals all over the United States and will present this training.

Objectives

•Leave with a clear understanding of the LEED for Homes program
•Become familiar with the process for building to the LEED for Homes standards
•Realize how the LEED for Homes program helps home builders differentiate their projects with a recognized national brand
•Recognize the eight categories that prescribe the LEED for Homes standard
Innovation & design – site selection – location & linkages – water efficiency – indoor environmental air quality - awareness & education – energy & atmosphere – materials & resources

Come join Earth Advantage in celebrating Kathleen O'Brien's new book, "The Northwest Green Home Primer."

Kathleen will give a talk on "What it means to be sustainable," followed by a Q&A and book signing. Refreshments provided.

Hold the date!

Cost: $10 ( online registration - click the visit website link below to register ).
Meet at the Ruch Elementary School at 9:30 am. Busses available at no extra charge
Tour Description:
Earth Advantage Inc. and the Greater Applegate community Development Association are sponsoring a tour of Green and Solar Homes
On October 4, 2008 from 10am-5pm. Busses (with tour guides) are available at no charge. Otherwise carpooling is encouraged. Participants must meet at the Ruch Elementary School at 9:30 to receive maps and tour packets.
This is an opportunity to meet builders, homeowners and professionals as well as see first hand homes that are built with sustainability as a priority. Presentations will be given at each of the 5 sites. This tour will include 2 new homes, 1 remodel and 2 wineries that have included solar features and energy saving features. Please indicate if you are planning to ride on the bus.

Do you want to offer clients sustainably catered lunches and events? Join us to learn about sustainable catering options for your office; including waste prevention practices and the benefits of serving local food. Grace Pae of Artemis Foods will define sustainable catering practices and Tina Keller of SERA Architects will share how to successfully implement asustainable catering policy. Facilitated by Yvonne Garcia, Recycling Specialist with the City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development.

When: Thursday, July 10, 12:00pm-1:30pm

Where: Tentatively at the White Stag Building, 25 NW Naito Parkway, Portland
*Please check the Cascadia calendar to confirm the venue closer to the date

Cost: Free

The Portland LEED Users Group (PLUG) meets on the second Thursday of every month from 12:00-1:30pm to discuss topics related to LEED and green building.