Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This 2-day course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. You will learn how green homes provide buyers lower maintenance, better indoor air quality, and better long-term value. Techniques are also discussed for competitively differentiating your home products with increased indoor environmental quality as well as energy and resource efficiency. As a graduate of this course, you will be able to: • Locate and design green building development sites • Control moisture and durability for each component of the building envelope effectively • Employ resource-efficient materials to achieve comfortable, safe and sustainable buildings • Strategize ways to meet, exceed, and verify green building energy efficiency requirements • Implement indoor and outdoor water conservation practices

Designations: CGA, CGB, CGP, GMR

Certified Master Builder Credit: 12 hours Technical and 6 hours Business Management