		The Sustainable Building Advisor Training Program

Highlights Learn to... About the Course Graduates Testimonials Information	Sign up today to join the more than 200 graduates from most of the area’s architectural firms, engineering companies, developers and contractors, government agencies, K-12 schools, research institutions and environmentally-related consulting organizations. Program Highlights: Designed for learning professionals Nine monthly week-end classes Expert instructors, interactive format, hands-on exercises, integrated approach Field trips and more... Approved for USGBC 400 Level Mastery credit Learn to: Identify and discuss the key practices of sustainable building. Establish competencies in applying LEED™, Earth Advantage™ and other guidelines. Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures. Take advantage of financial incentives and assistance offered by government, utilities and non-profit organizations. Work with architects, designers, builders, building operators, and utilities to improve a building’s performance. Establish sustainable design goals for project development. Assist in the education and training of staff in sustainable building. About The Course: Course content (including case studies and project-based exercises) will address various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment). Reading: Focused reading selections will be assigned for further learning. Interactive class discussion and rigorous inquiry will be integrated throughout the course. Participation will be encouraged and expected to enhance a cooperative, fun learning experience. Each unit will include an in-depth small group project that will reinforce technical concepts and develop competencies in applying LEED™, Earth Advantage™, and other sustainable criteria. Competency: Small group project presentations and written papers summarizing results will be required for each unit to document learning and for credit. The Graduates: Over 200 INDIVIDUALS have participated in this exciting program. Attendees have come from the following fields: Architectural Firms Engineering FirmsFacilities, Capital Projects Managers Research, Educational, and Sustainability Institutions Developers & Contractors Public Utilities Permitting and Planning Government Agencies, Resource Conservation Testimonials: "I am thoroughly impressed by both of these instructors. Their professionalism, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail is second to none. I have been a 'lifelong learner' for much longer than I care to admit (decades) and during this time have attended many physical and virtual classes and it is rare to find not only one but two instructors who act on such a high level toward their class and with their students. Especially in the online forum, it is crucial to have precise communication to guide the students. Ms. diCandilo and Ms. Hughes have both shown exemplary performance in leading this course. My experience has, needless to say, been wonderful and I am highly recommending this course to others." - HL. Additional Information: This class is managed by the Zero Waste Alliance for Mt. Hood Community College. For further information contact: Kim Hughes Lead Instructor khughes@zerowaste.org 503-789-0742 Or go to: http://www.mhcc.edu/sbap/
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The Sustainable Building Advisor Training Program

Sign up today to join the more than 200 graduates from most of the area’s architectural firms, engineering companies, developers and contractors, government agencies, K-12 schools, research institutions and environmentally-related consulting organizations.

Program Highlights:

Designed for learning professionals

Nine monthly week-end classes

Expert instructors, interactive format, hands-on exercises, integrated approach

Field trips and more...

Approved for USGBC 400 Level Mastery credit


Learn to:

Identify and discuss the key practices of sustainable building.

Establish competencies in applying LEED™, Earth Advantage™ and other guidelines.

Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures.

Take advantage of financial incentives and assistance offered by government, utilities and non-profit organizations.

Work with architects, designers, builders, building operators, and utilities to improve a building’s performance.

Establish sustainable design goals for project development.

Assist in the education and training of staff in sustainable building.

About The Course:

Course content (including case studies and project-based exercises) will address various types of construction (commercial, residential, renovation, and new) and development (greenfield, redevelopment).

Reading: Focused reading selections will be assigned for further learning.

Interactive class discussion and rigorous inquiry will be integrated throughout the course. Participation will be encouraged and expected to enhance a cooperative, fun learning experience.

Each unit will include an in-depth small group project that will reinforce technical concepts and develop competencies in applying LEED™, Earth Advantage™, and other sustainable criteria.

Competency: Small group project presentations and written papers summarizing results will be required for each unit to document learning and for credit.

The Graduates:

Over 200 INDIVIDUALS have participated in this exciting program. Attendees have come from the following fields:

Architectural Firms

Engineering FirmsFacilities, Capital Projects Managers

Research, Educational, and Sustainability Institutions

Developers & Contractors

Public Utilities

Permitting and Planning

Government Agencies, Resource Conservation

Testimonials:

"I am thoroughly impressed by both of these instructors. Their professionalism, communication skills, and meticulous attention to detail is second to none. I have been a 'lifelong learner' for much longer than I care to admit (decades) and during this time have attended many physical and virtual classes and it is rare to find not only one but two instructors who act on such a high level toward their class and with their students. Especially in the online forum, it is crucial to have precise communication to guide the students. Ms. diCandilo and Ms. Hughes have both shown exemplary performance in leading this course. My experience has, needless to say, been wonderful and I am highly recommending this course to others."
- HL.

Additional Information:

This class is managed by the Zero Waste Alliance for Mt. Hood Community College.

For further information contact:
   Kim Hughes
   Lead Instructor
   khughes@zerowaste.org
   503-789-0742

Or go to: http://www.mhcc.edu/sbap/