Green Builder College

Continuing Education Courses

	October 2008 Not So Big House Essentials Sarah Susanka is more than an architect. She is a cultural visionary whose design approach has illuminated the public consciousness about how a home affects the way we live. In this course she provides a succinct analysis of the "not so big" approach to home design that can enrich the understanding of all residential building professionals. At the end of this course, you will understand: How a "not so big" house fits the way people truly live. Why Cultural Creatives represent one of the largest U.S. housing markets, and what these individuals are looking for in a home. How space, light and order serve as the building blocks of effective architectural design The impact of building better, not bigger Credits: 1 Price: $35.00 You need to login to view this course!

	August 2008 Practical Green Building With a contagious sense of passion and unparalleled candor, Peter L. Pfeiffer, FAIA, takes us to the heart of the building science principles that inform good design for green homes in hot, humid climates. At the end of this course, you will understand: What the End of Oil means for homebuilding How to execute sound, elegantly simple, design strategies using available materials How air and water dictate good design How to communicate the big picture, not just the latest trend, to clients Credits: 1.5 Price: $35.00 You need to login to view this course!

	August 2008 Greening the Interior Not only do the interior finishes represent some of the most resource-intensive aspects of a home, but indoor appliances, lighting and fixtures have a significant impact on a building's on-going consumption of energy and water. With careful attention to the details that really matter, Patricia Gaylor brings over 15 years of green interior design savvy to the table, helping us sort out the differences between the green, and not-so-green, interior design choices that must be made to complete a sustainable home. At the end of this course, you will understand: How to better articulate green issues to building owners Which products, appliances and fixtures have an impact on indoor environmental quality What materials to look for when considering resource efficiency Why the Energy Star and Water Sense programs matter How to differentiate your green project from the competition's Credits: 1.0 Price: $35.00 You need to login to view this course!