Residential Green Building Today

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Join Earth Advantage Institute for a free class to discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.

What	Member Group Event
When	Mar 07, 2012 from 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM
Where	Earth Advantage - Bend
Contact Name	Earth Advantage
Contact Phone	503.968.7160 x 18
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Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building construction practices. Distinguish between the region’s three most prominent green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.

Objectives

Identify ways to apply sustainable building practices to building or remodeling homes.
Explain the link between high performance building envelopes and energy efficiency, indoor air quality and materials selection.
Describe the importance of the integrated design process and life cycle cost analysis when designing a high performance home.
Distinguish among three of the region’s most prominent green home certification programs.
Recognize the value of green homes in the current market.

Instructor: Bruce Sullivan

Credits/Accreditation
AIA: Currently being processed
CCB: 1.5 elective hours

Cost: FREE

Location: 345 SW Century Dr.

Bend, OR 97702

Registration: Please use the link below

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