Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP)

Course Level: 400          |          Course Length: 6 monthly two-day modules

This interactive six-month program helps participants develop the technical skills and knowledge required to design and build high performance homes. Each two-day module integrates lecture and discussion, hands-on exercises, and tours of certified homes. Outside work includes homework assignments, readings and a final project that can be applied to real life. The expert instructors have used building science and sustainability practices to construct award-winning homes, and they share practical tips to guide participants through their own green projects. A certification exam allows participants to earn the designation of a Certified Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP). Earth Advantage Institute provides marketing support to help graduates gain visibility as informed green professionals. Please visit our FAQ page for information on frequently asked questions about the course. 

Most people qualify for a $500 subsidy for this course!*  
Contact Ryan Harper to learn how: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 503-968-7160 x25.

Objectives

• Distinguish yourself from other building professionals.
• Secure projects that are planned to be built green.
• Understand what it means for a home to be energy, water, and resource efficient.
• Discern among green building labels and green home certification programs.
• Explore the full breadth of sustainable building practices from site layout to flooring selection.

Benefits

• SHP Manual and Resource Guide
• Residential Energy (Portland and Bend), Builder’s Guide to Mixed-Humid Climates (Portland), Builder’s Guide to Cold Climates (Bend)
• Ten site visits to certified green homes
• Sustainable Homes Professional designation and use of logo
• Personalized listing on the Earth Advantage Institute Web site
• Discounts on other Earth Advantage Institute courses and events
• Participation in online group forum
• Network of nearly 100 certified Sustainable Homes Professionals

Course Modules:

		PDX 2012 Subject to Change
Module 1: Sustainable Homes: Philosophy and Introduction   Module 2: Building Science Fundamentals Module 3: Integrated Design and Envelope Performance Module 4: Mechanical Systems and Performance Testing Module 5: Health, Materials, and Water Module 6: Final Presentations and Certification Exam		July 13-14 Aug. 10-11 Sept. 7-8 Oct. 12-13 Nov. 9-10 Dec. 7-8

Prerequisites/Requirements

Students enrolling in SHP should be able to perform basic math calculations and should be familiar with basic construction principles. Beginning computer skills are needed to complete online quizzes and participate in the online group forum. SHP certification requires full attendance and the successful completion of quizzes, homework assignments, a final project and presentation, and a closed-book online examination, with a minimum final course grade of 75%. Students are allowed to retake the exam once to receive a passing grade.

Credits/Accreditation

AIA: 84 learning units for all 6 modules, 14 learning units for modules 2, 3, 4 or 5
CCB: 84 elective hours for all 6 modules, 2 core hours and 12 elective hours each for modules 2 and 3, 14 elective hours each for modules 4 and 5
OR Real Estate Agency: 14 - 84 hours with principal broker approval

Instructors

Stephen Aiguier, Portland
David Heslam, Portland
John Spillman, Southern Oregon

Course Fee

		Regular Cost		Including Subsidy
General Admission, early bird (through June 24, 2012):    General Admission: HBA Members, Affiliate Members, early bird: HBA Members, Affiliate Members:  Earth Advantage Builders, EA Professionals, EASponsors,  early bird (through June 24, 2012): Earth Advantage Builders, EA Professionals, EASponsors:		$1,525 $1,625 $1,400 $1,500   $1,300 $1,400		$1,025 $1,125 $900 $1,000   $800 $900

 

Modules 2-5 can be taken individually for $295 each:  

 

Sign up for the full course here:  

 

*This project is funded by the Worksource Investment Council of Clackamas County and is funded by an Oregon State Energy Sector Partnership grant through the USDepartment of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.