Building tastes reflect our times. When developers and designers plan to recreate the look of an historic home or neighborhood, or design distinctive homes in a contemporary, new way, traditionally-styled siding, trim, shutters and roofing styles can help bring the vision to life and preserve local character. You want the products you specify and/or install to be more sustainable than other products you might choose. Your challenge — and the focus of this educational unit — is to find materials that satisfy these three criteria — charming, durable and green — and specify those into projects from the ground up, including siding, shutters and roofing. This program is registered with AIA for 1 HSW/SD hour; with NAHB for 1 hour and with NARI for .1 CEU. Take the course.
- Posted:
- March 2012
- Subject(s):
- Sustainability, Building Envelope
- Sponsor:
- The Tapco Group
Making a home more efficient and environmentally friendly has become a hot topic for architects, builders, homeowners, and the government. Building codes are being reviewed and updated to improve minimum efficiency standards. Propane gas applications in the home are energy efficient, economical to operate and have a low impact on the environment. Having propane as the primary energy source can help in both green home design programs and to earn tax incentives for new and existing homes. This learning unit will touch on where propane can be used in residential buildings, how incorporation of propane appliances and systems can contribute to green building rating systems, and available tax and other incentives associated with propane appliances and systems. Take the course.
- Posted:
- August 2011
- Subject(s):
- Energy Efficiency, Green Design, Sustainability
- Sponsor:
- Propane Education & Research Council
- 1.5 LU HSW/SD
After completing this course, you will be able to describe what hydronic heating is and why its use is advantageous to the homeowner. You will be able to identify the parts of a hydronic heating system including the heat sources. You will be able to classify different heat emitters by component. Take the course.
- Posted:
- August 2009
- Subject(s):
- LEED, Energy Efficiency, Water Heaters, Sustainability
- Sponsor:
- Propane Education and Research Council
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NAHB
1 LU HSW/SDYou will examine issues that provide momentum for green building. You will be introduced to how synthetic gypsum is produced, why it can be used in green building, how it can contribute to the LEED rating system and why it is just as good as natural gypsum. Take the course.
- Posted:
- June 2009
- Subject(s):
- LEED, Sustainability
- Sponsor:
- Temple-Inland
- Certification(s):
- AIA, NARI