SUSTAINABLE BUILDING
ADVISORS CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM


Improve your skills in a rapidly growing field. Gain an understanding of current sustainability performance standards. Reduce long term costs and liability for building owners, operators and tenants. Improve the environmental, social and economic viability of the region. Reduce environmental impacts.

 

OVERVIEW

Expert instructors present materials through interactive formatted classes with hands-on exercises, readings, field trips and numerous resources.

Participants learn how to:

  • Identify and articulate key sustainable building practices
  • Apply LEED, Build Green and other relevant criteria or established guidelines
  • Analyze costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures
  • Establish a sustainable design goal for project development
  • Take advantage of financial incentives and technical assistance offered by governments, utilities and non-profit organizations.

Topics include:

  • Fundamentals of Sustainable building
  • Importance of Place
  • Energy Efficiency and Lighting
  • “Green” Material Selection
  • Indoor Environmental Quality & Health
  • Water Conservation and Quality Protection
  • Sustainable Job Site Operations
  • Building Operations and Maintenance

TUITION

$1950 (10% discount for Cascadia members)

SCHEDULE

Meets just one weekend per month for nine months

LOCATION

Seattle Central Community College Campus   |   DIRECTIONS & MAP

INSTRUCTORS

Lead instructor is Kathleen O’Brien. Kathleen is a nationally recognized expert in the field. Other lecturers are local practicing professionals, recognized for their particular specialization.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information contact Katherine Morgan, O’Brien & Co., 206 842-8995. To register call 206 587-5448. Parking provided for certificate package enrollees.

   

Get started!
Registration begins this summer.