Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Portland, OR | Oct. 20 - Apr. 7

Overview
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Join the Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP) program and learn cutting edge building best practices from our expert instructor, Stephen Aiguier of Green Hammer, as he guides participants through the entire spectrum of high performance building best practices and shares practical insights on the following:

  • Building science fundamentals & moisture management
  • High performance wall & roof assemblies 
  • HVAC product selection & integrated system design
  • Water conservation techniques
  • Indoor air quality, green material considerations & health impacts
  • Local green/energy efficiency building programs & incentives

SHP is a comprehensive, interactive, experience-driven education program for residential and multifamily building and design professionals looking to take their work to the next level of quality. Each of the six monthly SHP modules can be taken individually and each module provides participants with an opportunity to gain valuable insights and eliminate common barriers to high performance building via under-construction home tours, expert guest speakers, and a cumulative final project that puts principles into practice. Participants that complete all six modules can earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). 

Learn more about the SHP course benefits and features here >>

Course Modules

Fall 2017 
Portland, OR

Module 1: Green Building Intro & Integrated Design Oct 20 & 21
Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals Dec 1 & 2
Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes Jan 5 & 6
Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing Feb 2 & 3
Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water Mar 2 & 3
Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam Apr 6 & 7
*Note: Individual modules can be taken in random order over various sessions to achieve SHP accreditation
Interested but can't commit just yet? Fill out our Interest Form and we'll be sure to keep you updated on future course developments and opportunities.

CEs & Cost
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Entire Course

• $1375 | Earth Advantage Builders, EA Remodelers, EA Brokers, Accredited Green Appraisers, & Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certified Contractors
• $1475 | Energy Trust Trade Allies, HBA Members, PHnw Members & Sustainable Building Advisors
• $1600 | General Admission 


Discounts

• Full-tuition scholarships available
• $100 Early Bird Discount ends Oct. 6
• $100 Group Discount for 2 or more
• Energy Trust Trade Ally Reimbursements may apply


Individual Modules

• $275 | Per Module

Audience
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Appraisers, Architects, Builders/Contractors, Consultants, Home Inspectors, Real Estate Professionals

Instructor(s)
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Stephen Aiguier
Stephen Aiguier: Stephen founded Green Hammer in 2002, evolving the business into a full service design-build firm committed to advancing the highest standards for green building. An SHP, Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC), and building science expert, he has been a pioneer of Oregon’s green building movement and has been involved with many of the nation's highest scoring LEED Platinum Homes and first residential and commercial Passive House buildings in the Pacific NW. Stephen has been invited to speak at every major green building conference across the country and he has taught the SHP course annually since 2010.
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