Professional Education
Whether you need to rachet up your skill level, get the latest information on how green building is developing in the market (and how it might be good for your business), or receive technical assistance on a green building project Light House can help.
Our education programs have been designed in collaboration with a diverse group of stakeholders in the green building and construction industry. For more information about our programs, contact Light House at 604-682-5960 or info[at ]sustainblebuildingcentre.com
Green Building Training Courses |
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 Life Cycle Analysis for Buildings |
Life Cycle Analysis for Buildings The primary goal of this course is to prepare participants to put LCA into practice as a method for assessing the life cycle environmental performance of buildings and their products. This course will be of interest to building industry professionals, including engineers, architecture, materials specifier, product manufacturers, as well as building owners and developers.
Date: Tuesdays, 9:00am – 12:00pm from September 28 – October 26, 2010
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Green Construction Training Program A two day program designed for superintendents, site supervisors, site safety officers and builders interested in learning the basics of building green and how it applies to a green construction site. Individual participants can register for $400 for the two days or organizations can request an in-house training to train entire teams. Contact info(at)sustainablebuildingcentre.com for more information. No dates are scheduled at this time. |
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 Green Building Documentation |
Green Building Documentation and Coordination Training A five day course over two months for project coordinators and administrators to learn to manage a green building project and its associated documentation. No dates are scheduled at this time. Email Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398
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Sustainable Building Advisor |
Sustainable Building Advisor Program Designed for working professionals who want intensive and wide ranging instruction on green building practices. One weekend a month for 9 months. Date: September 2010 Contact Dallas [at] brightergreenconsulting.com or phone 360-379-9398 for future courses |
Energy Modeling Courses |
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| EE4 Training for Energy Modeling |
Learn how to use EE4 energy modeling software simulation. Led by Canada's pre-eminent expert in energy modelling, this two-day hands-on software training workshop will provide sound knowledge to architects, engineers and other design professionals of how to add value and appeal to renovation and new construction clients.
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| RETScreen Introductory Workshop |
This is an introductory module of the RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Course. The course will introduce RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software (Version 4), highlight its new features, and describe the RETScreen approach to project analysis. In addition, the course will cover how the software can be used to evaluate the viability of energy efficiency improvements in a variety of building types. This course is for professionals and university students who want to learn how to better analyse the technical and financial viability of potential clean energy projects. Upon completion of the course, the student will be more aware of viable clean energy applications and be able to perform high-quality and low-cost preliminary feasibility studies using the RETScreen software.
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| RETScreen Intermediate Workshop |
This two-day hands-on software training workshop will cover energy-efficiency, renewable energy and whole building in depth analysis. This course is for professionals and university students who want to learn how to better analyse the technical and financial viability of potential clean energy projects.
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| Past events | Net Zero Energy Home Forum |
If you have questions about any of our education programs phone (604-682-5960) or email info(at)SustainableBuildingCentre.com.
If you are looking for information abut LEED training or about the LEED ap exam, contact the Canada Green Building Council or the US Green Building Council.
