Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Course Level: 400          |          Course Length: 6 monthly two-day modules

This interactive six-month program helps participants develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build high performance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises, and tours of certified homes. Outside work includes homework assignments, readings and a final project that can be applied to real life. The expert instructors have used building science and sustainability practices to construct award-winning homes, and they share practical tips to guide participants through their own green projects. A certification exam allows participants to earn the designation of a Certified Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage Institute provides marketing support to help graduates gain visibility as informed green professionals. Please click here for information on frequently asked questions about the course.

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Objectives

  • Distinguish yourself from other building professionals.
  • Secure projects that are planned to be built green.
  • Understand what it means for a home to be energy, water, and resource efficient.
  • Discern among green building labels and green home certification programs.
  • Explore the full breadth of sustainable building practices from site layout to flooring selection.

Benefits

  • SHP Manual and Resource Guide
  • Residential Energy (Portland and Bend), Builder’s Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates (Portland), Builder’s Guide to Cold Climates (Bend)
  • Ten site visits to certified green homes
  • Sustainable Homes Professional designation and use of logo
  • Personalized listing on the Earth Advantage Institute Web site
  • Discounts on other Earth Advantage Institute courses and events
  • Participation in online group forum
  • Network of nearly 100 certified Sustainable Homes Professionals

Course Modules:

Description

PDX 2011

Bend 2012     

Module 1: Sustainable Homes: Philosophy and Introduction  

Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals

Module 3: Integrated Design and Envelope Performance

Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing

Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water

Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam

July 15-16

Aug. 19-20

Sept. 23-24

Oct. 21-22

Nov. 18-19

Dec. 9-10

Jan. 20-21

Feb. 17-18

March 16-17

April 20-21

May 18-19

June 15-16

Prerequisites/Requirements

Students enrolling in SHP should be able to perform basic math calculations and should be familiar with basic construction principles. Beginning computer skills are needed to complete online quizzes and participate in the online group forum. SHP certification requires full attendance and the successful completion of quizzes, homework assignments, a final project and presentation, and a closed-book online examination, with a minimum final course grade of 75%. Students are allowed to retake the exam once to receive a passing grade.

Credits/Accreditation


AIA: 84 learning units for all 6 modules, 14 learning units for modules 2, 3, 4 or 5
CCB: 84 elective hours for all 6 modules, 14 elective hours for modules 2, 3, 4 or 5
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 - 84 hours with principal broker approval

Instructors

Stephen Aiguier, Portland
David Heslam, Portland
Bruce Sullivan, Bend
John Spillman, Southern Oregon

Course Fee

Bend

General Admission, early bird (through Jan. 6, 2012): 

General Admission: 

HBA Members, Affiliate Members, early bird (through Jan. 6, 2012):       

HBA Members, Affiliate Members: 

Earth Advantage Builders, EA Professionals, EASponsors,
early bird (through Jan. 6, 2012): 

Earth Advantage Builders, EA Professionals, EASponsors: 

$1,525

$1,625

$1,400

$1,500

$1,300


$1,400

 














Modules 2-5 can be taken individually for $295 each: 

 

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