Learn how green homes provide buyers with lower energy costs and higher value. This course for building professionals discusses strategies for incorporating green-building principles into homes without driving up the cost of construction. Students 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.

Designations: CGA, CGB, CMB (Certified Master Builder)

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Related Audiences: Consumers, Remodelers, Media and Press Staff, Architects/Planners/Designers, Builders/Contractors - Commercial, Real Estate Brokers and Agents, State and Local Association Leaders, Students and Faculty, Subcontractors/Specialty Trades, Executive Officers, Association Staff, HBA Staff, Manufacturers/Suppliers, Builders/Contractors - Custom, Builders/Contractors - Multifamily, Builders/Contractors - Production, Builders/Contractors - 50+ Housing, Builders/Contractors - Small Volume, Building and Fire Officials, Dealers/Distributors, Mortgage Professionals, Council Members, Members