The Sustainable Building Advisors Course

The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBA) course is a nine-month (one FRI/SAT per month), specialized training course and certification exam designed to enable graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building.

Sustainable buildings are places people want to be. They provide economic, social and environmental benefits to developers, owners, tenants, design professionals and the surrounding community.

Registration Starts July 1st 2009!
Register by August 31st and get a special early-bird price.  Save $200!

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A Learning Experience Designed for Professionals

bulletExpert Instructors: Experts in their fields will present the proven and the latest in sustainable design, construction and operation techniques with an emphasis on both practical applications and underlying theories.
bulletInteractive Format: Interactive class discussion and rigorous inquiry will be integrated throughout the course. Participation will be encouraged and expected to enhance a cooperative, fun learning experience. Each unit will include an in-depth small group project that will reinforce technical concepts and develop competencies in applying LEED®, BUILT GREEN®, and other local programs.
bulletDemonstrated Competencies: Small group project presentations and written papers summarizing results will be required for each unit to document learning and for credit.
bulletField Trips: Site visits to exemplary projects will provide opportunities to test conceptual understanding with real projects.
bulletIntegrated Approach: Units will be fully integrated by the lead instructor to reinforce learning and provide familiarity with cross-disciplinary aspects of applied sustainability.
bulletReadings: Focused reading selections will be assigned for further learning.
bulletResources: Internet and other resources will be integrated into the classroom experience.
bulletCross-Sector Applicability: Course content (including case studies and project-based exercises) will address various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment), etc.
 

 

For more information, contact:

Greg Marshall
Director of Community Education

360.383.3205
comed@whatcom.ctc.edu

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Outline & Objectives

08/09 Times & Dates

09/10 Times & Dates

Printable Brochure
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Who Should Take this Class?

Architects
Engineering Professionals
Contractors
Project Managers
Landscapers
Construction Professionals
Conservation Specialists
Planning Department Personnel
Facilities Managers
Sustainability Professionals

... Anyone involved in the building process.


Links of Interest

Nasbap Homepage
Sustainable Connections

 

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