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MegoinggreeUser is Offline
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08/21/2008 10:46 PM  
Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my "issue".  I am looking at building a home in about 2 years.  I would like the home to be as green as possible but frankly I don't know a lot about construction and all that goes into building a home. 

The company I work for will pay for any certificate I choose up to $10K ($4500/year) as long as I complete the certificate within 2 years.  I would like to get a certificate in green building/design.  Does anyone have any suggestions of what college has excellent training (on line) for green building?  I've found several and I have no idea which ones are good.

If you can help me out I'd greatly appreciate it.
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08/26/2008 11:04 PM  
There are no "green build" certificates.. you need to either go to Carpentry school and learn modern building techniques.. they will cover many of the "green build" techniques.. if you are interested in Architecture then find a school that encourages eco design and there is a progressive school in Boston... but frankly Green Build is taught as a small day course or integrated in a Construction Management school

To become fully acquainted with what Green Build is you need to understand building and construction and then learning how and why Green is different. You can become a LEED AP which is an accredited professional versed in the elements of green building.. Go to the USGBC website to find the information you are seeking.

I hope that helps...
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08/27/2008 4:40 AM  

A part of the LEED AP exam is based on understanding the LEED process, i.e, it is not too technical.  There is, however, a good deal of technical knowledge required, even just to understand the vocabulary.  I think the 3 AP paths are New Construction, Existing Buildings and Commercial Interiors.  I expect that they will eventually introduce a residential path, as it is currently leans to commercial construction.

With enough reading and self study you can probably do it, but you also might look for a college that offers a 2 year associate degree in construction.  A few courses might provide enough background for you.

You may even discover a new career path!

Good luck,

Bruce

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08/27/2008 10:13 AM  
Check with Boston Architectural College - they have a program in green design and I beileve it's web based - BAC is a very reputable school taining registered architects (it's NOT a "mail order degree") Sam
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