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Green by Design

Green by Design - Session I


Description
Course Description:
AIA = 2 HSW LU, GBCI = Self report
Learn how to build, remodel, or buy green homes that improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort, and reduce maintenance. The sessions are designed to provide a choice of topics based on your green building needs.

Austin Energy Green Building team members host the sessions and provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices.

Continuing Education Credits:
• AEGB staff will report your 2 AIA Learning Units (HSW/LUs).
• Self report your GBCI CEUs.
• You can find your certificates in the “My Certificates” under the profile menu.
• Email the certificate to your AEGB representative if you are taking this course for a rating measure.
• Email greenbuilding@austinenergy.com if you need assistance.

Learning Objectives:
• Identifying home design priorities with sustainability concepts in mind
• Understanding how sustainability applies to home design
• Learning how project location, site, and climate affect the design of a sustainable home
• Choosing your team and rating with Austin Energy Green Building

Course Length:
The entire course takes about two hours to complete. You can start and stop as needed throughout the course.

Course Outline:
• Course welcome and materials
• Seminar video recorded April 11, 2023
• Quiz - 20 questions
• AEGB on-demand learning end-of-course survey
• Course completion certificate - requires a passing score of 80%

Speakers:
• Heidi Kasper, Energy Efficiency Services Manager, Austin Energy Green Building
• Lee Doar, Utility Strategist, Austin Energy Green Building
Content
  • Welcome and Course Materials
  • American Institute of Architects Assurance Slide
  • Green by Design - Session I - Video Presentation
  • Green by Design - Session I - Quiz
  • Green by Design - Session I - End of Course Survey
Completion rules
  • You must complete the test "Green by Design - Session I - Quiz"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever