GHI House Tour Full Course Suite

Basic Level	Suite of 4 Courses	8-12 Hours

This suite of four courses gives you insights into high performance construction and innovative technologies 

Course Overview

This suite of four courses gives you insights into high performance construction and innovative technologies. Course titles in this suite: 

• Underhill Passive Solar Earth Integrated House
  
  
• The Depot Neighbourhood Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Ready Project
  
  
• Deer Haven LEED Zero Energy Ready House
  
  
• Pembroke Passive Solar Home

Instructors

Learning Objectives

Underhill Passive Solar Earth Integrated House Tour

• Describe the unique ecological and welfare aspects of living and working in a passive solar, earth integrated, green roof building
• List the health advantages of a housing site which is xeriscaped (has no conventional grass lawn)
• Explain where to find out more about wildlife friendly general landscaping, and the unique green roof, which is a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat
• List the safety aspects of living in an earth sheltered building, in a tornado and severe thunderstorm prone region of the country

The Depot Neighborhood Habitat for Humanity Net Zero Ready Project

• Explain the basics of how Habitat for Humanity uses required sweat equity and training to align with LEED BD+C Homes V4 EA Education of the Homeowner and LEED for Homes 2008 AE Homeowner manual
• Describe how LEED BD+C Homes V4 EA Annual Energy Use and LEED Homes 2008 EA Exceptional Energy Performance can drive down predicted energy use to achieve zero energy capable homes
• List the benefits of LEED Homes 2008 Location and Linkages (LL5) for developing housing diverse resource regions
• Explain ways to build affordable housing that removes expensive utility costs for homeowners and tenants who need it the most

Deer Haven LEED Zero Energy Ready House Tour

• Describe LEED BD+C V4 Homes EA Passive Solar Design in Action
• Explain systems measured in LEED BD+C V4 Homes EA annual energy usage reductions
• Describe LEED BD+C V4 Homes EA Education of the homeowner and how it relates to operating at 50% net zero energy
• Describe sustainable warm modernism design

Pembroke Passive Solar House Tour

• Explain concepts and strategies to meet LEED BD+C V4 EA Credit Building Orientation for Passive Solar
• Describe the benefits of preserving the landscape and rainwater catchment as it relates to LEED BD+C V4 WE Outdoor Water Use
• Explain whole-house balanced ventilation and connection to LEED BD+C V4 EQ Credit Enhanced ventilation
• Describe GreenStar and Zero Energy Ready certification requirements and benefits

Credit Values

GHI Courses qualify for CEUs and CPDs from these organizations through GHI:

• Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
• Building Performance Institute (BPI) Non Whole House
• American Institute of Architects - AIA (HSW)
• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
• Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
• American Institute of Building Design (AIBD)
• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable

These courses also qualify for CEUs from BC Housing through Blue House Energy