The Sustainable Building Advisor Training Program
Next Class begins October, 2011
Register Now!
Call Melanie at 503-541-7585
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Give your Green Building career a boost! 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.
SBAP Program Highlights:
- Designed for learning professionals
- Nine monthly week-end classes
- Enjoy premium content from expert instructors
- Interactive format, hands-on exercises, integrated approach
- Network with green building peers
- Leading-edge field trips to high performance buildings and more...
Approved for USGBC 400 Level Mastery credit
UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS: Check back in coming months...
For more information: contact Rosemary at rdicandilo@zerowaste.org or 503-279-9383.
To register for a session: contact Melanie Lagerstrom at Melanie.Lagerstrom@mhcc.edu or (503) 491-7585.
Financial support is available via the Workforce investment Act and scholarships are potentially available. See below for details.
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). Click here for a sample course schedule (PDF 20K).
- 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.
- Instructors: The Portland area class was started by Kim Hughes (left in photo) and is now conducted by Rosemary DiCandilo (right). Both are LEED AP accredited professionals.
The course was featured in the Portland Tribume's Sustainable Life section October 8, 2009. [Link]
A copy the article in PDF format is here. [Article]The Graduates:
Over 700 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:
Testimonial video:
Selected testimonials from our northwest students:
"The NaCSBA is a fantastic curriculum for progressively minded individuals who seek to expand their knowledge of sustainable design philosophies, techniques and technologies as they relate to the built environment. From the broad expanse of professional guest lecturers to the synthesizing academic exercises and the various field trips around the Portland/Metro area highlighting sustainably accredited commercial and residential "here and now" projects, the SBA curriculum is hardly lacking in informative and inspiring content. The vast expanse of information presented promises to challenge cultural perspectives on environmental stewardship and the corresponding actions taken as we progress in to the 21st century. As a LEED AP, this class has been very complementary to the material presented in that sustainable rating system, as it brings attention to additional options available to project teams attempting to obtain sustainable accreditation's for their respective projects. Beyond the formal framework of the class, the informal networking opportunities amongst the diverse cross section of professionals that make up your fellow peers in class, are immense. I wholeheartedly recommend the NaCSBA class to any individual who has a passion for protecting what we have today and desires to challenge future cultural paradigms, for the sake of preserving what we have left for tomorrow!"
- Nicholas Sukkau, May 2009"I was laid off from the home building industry after the housing bubble burst. The Sustainable Building Advisor Program seemed like a a good way to continue my education and build up my resume. In part to the SBA program, I successfully landed two jobs in the sustainable field shortly before completing the program. The program has also encouraged me to start my own business in the sustainable building field."
- Robbie Igoe, SBA Class of 09’"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.Financial Support via the Worksource Investment Act
WorkSource Centers are integrated centers where the Oregon Employment Department and WorkSource Investment Act dollars get connected to people who need them. The Act will pay 100% for eligible applicants. People interested in funding for the SBA class should:
- Locate a WorkSource Center near you using this link https://www2.worksourceportlandmetro.org/NewLocations.aspx.
- Go in person to a WorkSource Center and ask for help in attaining funding for training classes.
- The WorkSource personnel will ask for budget information to show need and may ask for you to conduct informational interviews to show how the training can be used in the future.
- Questions about the process are referred to the WorkSource personnel. Questions about the Mt. Hood class registration should be referred to Melanie Lagerstrom or Shari Pruett at 503-491-7585 or visit http://mhcc.edu/sbap
- Questions about program graduates to interview should be referred to Rosemary DiCandilo at 503-279-9383.
Additional Information:
- This class is managed by the Zero Waste Alliance for Mt. Hood Community College.
- For further information contact:
Rosemary DiCandilo
Lead Instructor
rdicandilo@zerowaste.org
503-279-9383
- Or go to: http://www.mhcc.edu/sbap/
