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

For more information, contact the HBA of Greenville at 864-254-0133.