
Training Catalog
Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)
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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 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 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:
- Lecture, discussion, hands-on exercises, & short assignments
- Guest speakers that share past projects, experience, & expertise on issues that are critical to successful sustainable building
- Two tours of under-construction or recently-completed certified homes with builders & raters on-site to explain approaches, reveal benefits, & answer questions
- A final project that progresses throughout the course and puts principles into practice by guiding participants in designing their own high performance building or research project
A certification exam at the end of the course allows participants to earn the designation of an accredited Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage also provides marketing support to help graduates gain visibility as informed green professionals.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Overcome common barriers & misconceptions of high performance building
- Analyze the costs & benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures
- Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, utilities and non-profit organizations
- Identify the full breadth of best practices from site layout to flooring selection
- Enhance your knowledge of building science & how a home functions as a system
- Establish a sustainable design goal by incorporating energy, water, & resource efficiency while maintaining a safe, comfortable, healthy building
- Gain a builder/designer-centric approach to achieving the following certification standards: Passive House, Zero Energy, Earth Advantage®, LEED®, EPSTM, ENERGY STAR, Living Building Challenge, & more.
The SHP accreditation program was first offered in 2008 and has since has been offered over 20 times across Oregon, all the while maintaining a longstanding reputation for depth, applied learning, and outstanding quality. SHP is complementary to other industry credentials, like LEED AP, LEED GA, SBA, CPHC, BPI, HERS, and all the others. Sustainable Homes Professionals are architects, planners, builders, remodelers, engineers, consultants, real estate professionals, educators, and building operators who value quality craftsmanship, whole system thinking, and sustainable practices.
Schedule & Course Fee
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Course Modules |
Fall 2019
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Module 1: Green Building Intro & Integrated Design | November 15 &16, 2019 | ||
Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals | December 6 & 7, 2019 | ||
Module 3: High Performance Building Envelopes | January 10 & 11, 2020 | ||
Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing | February 7 & 8, 2020 | ||
Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water | March 6 & 7, 2020 | ||
Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam | April 3 & 4, 2020 |
- All classes will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Individual modules can be taken in random order over various sessions to achieve SHP accreditation
- Portland classes will take place at Earth Advantage, 623 SW Oak St., Suite 300, Portland, OR 97205
- View the detailed SHP Course Outline
ENTIRE COURSE REGISTRATION
Earth Advantage Builders, EA Remodelers & EA Professionals (AGAs, EA Brokers, Green Building Trainees):
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$1375
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Energy Trust Trade Allies, MWESB Contractors, HBA Members, PHnw Members & SBAs:
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$1475
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General Admission:
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$1600
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- EARLY BIRD, GROUP, & ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS may apply. Use "Upcoming Sessions" drop down menu at the top of this page to see what's available for each individual location.
- TRADE ALLY REIMBURSEMENTS: Are you a Trade Ally of Energy Trust? You may be eligible for reimbursement, please email existinghomesdevelopmentfund@energytrust.org to request pre-approval.
INDIVIDUAL MODULE REGISTRATION
Individual Module: | $275 |
Two Modules: | $550 |
Three Modules | $825 |
Benefits
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- 10 site visit tours to certified homes and 5 guest speaker presentations (see photos)
- Guest access to the EA Home Certification online points worksheet for final project review & submission
- Professional differentiation that comes with accredited SHP designation and use of logo
- Receive customer leads through Earth Advantage's directory of accredited professionals.
- Valuable networking opportunities with green building experts and fellow accredited SHPs that will help you develop a strong referral network
- Marketing strategies & support to strengthen the business case for green building
- SHP Manual, Resource Guide and the following course textbooks:
- Residential Energy by John Krigger and Chris Dorsi
- Builder’s Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates by Joseph Lstiburek
- Discounts on future Earth Advantage courses and events
Continuing Education
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- BPI: 42 total units for all 6 modules; 7 per module
- AIA: 84 total LU/HSW credit hours for all 6 modules; 14 per module
- CCB: 84 credit hours
- OCHI: 84 credit hours
- OR Real Estate Agency: 84 total credit hours for all 6 modules; 14 per module
- Earth Advantage® Broker: 84 total credit hours; 14 per module
- Accredited Green Appraiser (AGA): 84 total credit hours; 14 per module