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LEED for Homes Workshop

Submitted by: Dan Gerst on Apr 06, 2009 at 6:49 pm Tagged with: LEED, USGBC Source: USGBC-SC Chapter, Upstate Branch

This course is designed to provide key concepts needed for successful participation in the LEED® for Homes program including a review of the Rating System, green design and construction practices, certification and verification procedures, and the benefits and costs of LEED Homes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this course, you will be able to:
• Describe how LEED® for Homes can be applied to various residential building types.
• Define the Rating System credit categories
• Understand the evolution of the LEED for Homes Rating System through the pilot process
• Communicate to stakeholders specific details of LEED for Homes
• Know where to go for additional resources and support
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Building industry professionals seeking to increase their understanding of the LEED® for Homes Rating System and green building strategies, benefits and resources.
• Architects • Designers • Consultants • Owners
• Engineers • Developers • Contractors • Manufacturers
LEARNING LEVEL
This is a 200-level course. Consider our Introduction to Homes online course as preparation.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
AIA/CES (HSW): 7
CSI (CEU): .7
Younts Conference Center
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
FACULTY
The following instructor is currently scheduled for this workshop (subject to change):
Jay Hall
COST Before 4/28/09, After 4/29/09
USGBC National Member* $225, $255
Non-member $275, $325
Student (Full-time students only) $150 (limited availability)
Registration Includes:
• Online access to the LEED for Homes Reference Guide for one year and a discounted price ($75 + S&H) on one print edition when ordered at registration
• Educational handouts
• Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks
For all workshop inquiries, email workshop@usgbc.org or call 800-795-1747.
If the minimum attendance of 25 is not reached, USGBC reserves the right to cancel the workshop up to one week prior. All registered attendees will be contacted directly by USGBC in the event that the workshop is canceled.

To register, please visit Greenbuild365:
http://www.greenbuild365.org/coursedetail.aspx?ID=90000150 your online portal to green building education
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*Employees of companies that are members of USGBC National receive discounted rates on all workshop offerings and reference materials.