Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Registration and Program Information:
509) 533-4717 or email us at SBA@iel.spokane.edu


Registration cost: $1,950

Lead instructor: Jim Wavada, sustainability specialist


Classes are at:

CenterPlace at Mirabeau,

2426 N. Discovery Place,

Spokane Valley


Class size limited to 25 persons.


R202 Sept 26, 2008 - May 16, 2009 CONST 130


Call 509.533.4717 for information or to register.


Refund Policy

Three days prior to first day of class, 100% refund.

(less $7.00 processing fee)


The Sustainable Building Advisor Certificate Program

SPECIAL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OFFER!

Save $250 if you register by June 20, 2008


  • Learn to improve a building’s economic and environmental performance
  • Enhance your career through a comprehensive nine-month training program
  • Weekend format for the WORKING PROFESSIONAL


As a Result of Your Participation You Will...

Improve your skills in a rapidly growing field. Gain an understanding of current sustainability performance standards. Reduce long-term costs and liability for building owners, operators and tenants. Improve the environmental, social and economic viability of the region. Reduce environmental impacts Make a difference.


Learning experience designed for professionals

This nine-month, specialized training program enables graduates to advise employers or clients on strategies and tools for implementing sustainable building. Participants generally meet all-day Friday (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) and Saturday (8:00 am - 1:00 pm) one weekend per month; starting September 21st and generally meeting the third or fourth weekend for the following eight months


By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify and discuss the key practices of sustainable building.
  • Establish competencies in applying LEED™, Built Green™ and other relevant criteria or established guidelines.
  • Analyze the costs and benefits of incorporating sustainable building measures.
  • Take advantage of financial incentives and technical 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 a sustainable design goal for project development.
  • Assist in the education and training of staff in sustainable building.

Course attendees have included more than 700 representatives from these building related professions:

  • Architectural Firms
  • Engineering Firms
  • Facilities, Capital Projects Managers
  • Research, Educational and Sustainability Institutions
  • Developers and Contractors
  • Public Utilities
  • Permitting and Planning
  • Government Agencies
  • Resource Conservation
  • Other Consultants