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Introduction to Green Building
A Premier Workshop presented by the University of
Idaho and Boise State University
- Green Building is here to stay and is now commercially viable.
- Understand the Requirements, Methods and Profits of Sustainable Design and Green Construction.
- 30-hour Course
- Real-World Examples
- Presented by Green Building Experienced Professionals
This course provides an overview of green building concepts including the rating systems such as LEED and GreenGlobes, current case studies, the economics of green building, benefits and barriers, and sources of information.
Course Topics:
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Benefits of Green Building
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Green is the Color of Money
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Capital, O&M, Life Cycle
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Environmental Effects
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Water and Energy Efficiency and Reduced Loads
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Net Zero and Renewable Energy Sources
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Green Building Rating Systems (such as LEED, GreenGlobes)
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The Green Building Team
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Integrated Design Process
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Construction Materials and Methods
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Construction Waste and Air Quality Management
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Standards, Specs and Codes
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Commissioning
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Contract Issues
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Project Case Studies
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Tours of Green Projects
Benefits of Attending:
Attendees will gain an in-depth
understanding of the ways in which high performance or “green”
building principles and practices incorporate social, economic and
environmental issues into the planning, design, and construction of
commercial and residential buildings.
Expected outcomes include:
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Identify and utilize aspects of common green building rating systems knowledge
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Understand what makes a building “green”
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Learn green building features including sustainable site aspects, energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality, daylighting, and “green” materials
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Understand the benefits and costs of green building
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Know where to find green building resources and information
Who Should Attend:
This program is geared for:
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Planners
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Architects
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Landscape Architects
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Engineers
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Developers
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Contractors
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Code and Safety Officials
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Anyone who is interested in the implementation of sustainable building tools and strategies. It is also recommended for professionals moving into fields that require knowledge of green building or sustainable design, or anyone who recognizes the emerging importance of sustainable design and its impact on our daily life.
When and Where:
Classes will be held in Boise, location to be announced, 8:00am - 4:30pm on the following Saturdays:
- January 24, 2009
- February 2009(TBA)
- March 7, 2009
- April 11, 2009
Pricing:
$1,200. Includes all materials. Group discounts are available for 3 or more participants registering from the same organization.
Instructors:
Ery Djunaedy, PhD, is a Building Physics Specialist at the Integrated Design Lab in Boise. He has degrees in Building Physics from the Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia, National University of Singapore, and Technische universiteit Eindhoven, Netherlands. His main interest is in building performance simulation, especially building energy and airflow. He joined the Integrated Design Lab in Boise in 2006, and has since been involved in various building design projects in the region.
Sherry McKibben is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of the University of Idaho’s Idaho Urban Research and Design Center (IURDC) in Boise. Under her supervision architecture students and faculty of the Center have worked on numerous urban and community design projects with Treasure Valley communities. Sherry is also an architect and urban designer with green architecture and urban design firm McKibben + Cooper Architects. As founding member of Sustainable Idaho, Executive Committee member of Urban Land Institute Idaho, member of US Green Building Council Idaho and past President of the American Institute of Architects Central Idaho, Sherry works to promote sustainability in development and business practices. Sherry is a graduate of the University of Oregon and has a Masters degree from Yale University. She is US Green Building Council LEED certified.
Rebecca Mirsky is the Department Chair of the Construction Management Department and an environmental engineer with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Her professional interests involve the environmental aspects of construction activities. She specializes in high performance or green construction methods and materials (commercial, industrial, and residential) reduction and recycling of construction waste, erosion control and storm water management, dust and noise control, and sustainable land use planning. Rebecca is a registered professional engineer and a LEED Accredited ProfessionalKevin Van Den Wymelenberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of Idaho and Director of the Integrated Design Lab in Boise (IDL-Boise). He has degrees in architecture from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and University of Washington. He teaches classes in daylighting and simulation techniques for integrated design to graduate students and design professionals in Boise. As part of the Pacific Northwest Integrated Design Lab Network, Kevin has consulted on over 400 projects with architects regarding daylight and energy in buildings since 2000.
Registration Information
Fee and Cancellation Policy:
Fee arrangements for workshops are due on or before the first day of
class. Cancellations made up to one week before the class are
refundable. Refunds minus a $25 processing fee will be made for
cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the first class.
After that the participant or organization is responsible for the fee
which you may apply toward a future class. Anyone who is
registered but cannot attend may send a substitute. Please call
426-3485 with the name of your substitute attendee.
For More Information
For More Information, Schedule, and to Register:
Contact us at 208-426-3485 or email
us. A brochure is being prepared and we'll send you one if asked to be
on our update list.
