Creating a Green Home

For New Homes, Additions, and Remodels

Course Level: 100          |          Course Length: 2 hours, including Q&A

Date, Time and Location

  • March 24, 2012 - featured seminar at the Better Living Show.  Please check back later for more details.

Award-winning architect Michael Michael Klement, AIA, AIBD, GGP, has presented this class for Earth Advantage Institute to rave reviews. This course showcases Klement's exceptional projects, including a LEED® Platinum 1830s whole-house remodel. Participants will gain valuable insights about how to optimize a home sustainably through space planning, proper selection of materials and fixtures, and green building techniques. Hands-on exploration of innovative green building materials and technologies will provide inspiration to create a green home.

Objectives

  • Examine the need for green building practices.
  • Review case studies of green certified homes.
  • Compare different types of green building products and identify criteria for selecting appropriate materials.
  • Identify the costs and benefits of different energy efficient lighting systems.

Credits/Accreditation

AIA: 2 learning units

CCB: 2 elective hours

OR Real Estate Agency: 2 hours
(Course #2120, Topic: real estate property evaluation)

Instructor

Michael Klement, Portland

Course Fee

March 24, 2012 Class at the Better Living Show Only:  FREE! ($20 Value)

  

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