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Basics of High Performance Building
Implementing cost-effective green building techniques into your construction practice requires a whole-house approach to building science. In this course, you will learn how to incorporate green building practices in the construction of a new home, remodel, site development or multifamily project. With a focus on flexibility, building science basics and cost-effective solutions, the course provides tools for a successful green project and includes a review of the newly revised ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard®. This course must be taken in its entirety and is made-up of six modules, each focusing on a different high performance topic.
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
• Integrate sound building science principles and a whole-house approach into the design, construction and remodeling process;
• Analyze an array of water-, resource- and energy-efficiency solutions and techniques as well as indoor environmental quality practices;
• Examine specific practices in each chapter of the ICC 700-2020 National Green Building Standard®; and
• Explore how to market and sell in the expanding green home marketplace.