Course Overview

During this course, we will go over 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects that achieve a low carbon status. This includes strategies with project teams, installation quality, product ideas, and operations. Many homes share similar approaches- what are they? We will cover single-family, multi-family, new, and existing homes.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course you will be able to:

List the 10 basic tips and how to use them now
Describe where you can find more information to achieve low carbon results
Articulate how health and occupant welfare is usually also improved in low carbon homes
Review strategies that can be used and different ways to utilize them

Course Details

Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) 1 Hour in:

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

Instructor

Brett Little, LEED AP Homes, Certified GreenHome Professional

Brett Little, GreenHome Institute (GHI), Executive Director

Brett Little is the Executive Director at GreenHome Institute (GHI), a nonprofit whose mission is to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation and construction of the places we live in. Brett helps to instruct or moderate education sessions that are both online and in-person, oftentimes conducting more than 50 per year. In addition, Brett also serves as the LEED for Homes Quality Control Review Admin, and serves locally as a LEED for Homes Green Rater in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. Additionally, he helps administer Enterprise Green Communities on Low-income Housing Projects across the midwest region.

Brett has his Bachelor's Degree from Aquinas College in the Sustainable Business program and previously served as a USGBC West MI board member (6 years). Brett lives in West Michigan with his wife and two young children - in a home that's seeking zero-energy certification via a renovation in a cost-neutral way to show that anyone can do it.

US Courses

Organization

USA Insulation Building Science

$300.00

10 Pro Tips for Low Carbon

$95.00

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